Salt Cod Fritters

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse fish under cold water to remove excess salt.
2. 2
   Place fish in large bowl, cover with cold water; refrigerate, covered, overnight, changing the water three or four times.
3. 3
   Drain fish; discard water.
4. 4
   Place fish in large saucepan, cover with cold water; bring to the boil uncovered.
5. 5
   Reduce heat, simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Drain fish, discard water; remove skin and bones then flake fish.
7. 7
   Boil, steam or microwave potato until tender; drain.
8. 8
   Roughly mash potato in large bowl.
9. 9
   Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large frying pan; cook onion and garlic, stirring, until onion softens.
10. 10
    Combine fish, onion mixture, parsley, olives and egg with potato; mix well.
11. 11
    Roll level tablespoons of fish mixture into balls, place on baking-sheet lined with parchment paper; refrigerate 30 minutes.
12. 12
    Heat vegetable oil in deep skillet or wok; deep-fry fritters, in batches, until lightly browned and heated through.
13. 13
    Drain on paper towels.