Salt Cod Fish Balls

Name: Salt Cod Fish Balls
Ingredients: 1/2 lb salt cod fish; 2 cups diced raw potatoes; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 eggs, beaten; breadcrumbs; vegetable oil (for frying)

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb salt cod fish
2 cups diced raw potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, beaten
breadcrumbs
vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1

Soak cod fish in water, preferably overnight then boil for 1/2 hour. Meanwhile peel and dice potatoes; boil for 20 minutes. When cool mash coarsely.
2

Drain, rinse fish under cold water and flake making sure to remove fine bones.
3

Add butter, pepper and shredded fish to potatoes, mix well.
4

Form mixture into light, feathery balls.
5

Dip in beaten egg then breadcrumbs. Fry in deep oil in fryer basket until golden brown.
6

Drain on absorbent paper and serve very hot with your favorite cocktail sauce.