Cod & Potato Tapas

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse and soak the cod 12 hours or overnight in several changes of cold water.
2. 2
   Drain, place in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer until fish flakes easily when poked with a knife about 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain , cool and remove skin and bones.
4. 4
   Shred finely in the food processor making sure ther are no chunks.
5. 5
   Combine cod, potatoes, onion, parsley , lemon juice, nutmeg and pepper. taste and adjust seasoning.
6. 6
   Stir in eggs to form a firm , malleable mixture.
7. 7
   Using a dessert spoon scoop up a heaping spoon full of cod mixture. With a second dessert spoon cupped over the first press and form a rounded oval allowing excess to fall back into bowl. Place on a tray. continue with rest of mixture.
8. 8
   In 3 inches of oil heated to 375F deep fry ovals about 8 at a time till golden and crisp. Drain immediately.
9. 9
   Serve with lemon and olives.