Codfish Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup Salt codfish, shredded
• 2 cups Potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1/2 cup Cracker crumbs
• 1 large Egg, well-beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• Salt, to taste (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 tablespoon Water
• as needed Vegetable oil, for frying (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• as needed All-purpose flour, for dusting (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• as needed Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1Shred the salt codfish. Pare and quarter the potatoes.
2. 2Place the shredded fish and quartered potatoes in a stewpan and cover with boiling water. Boil for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft. Do not overcook, or they will become soggy.
3. 3Drain the fish and potatoes well. Mash and beat until light and fluffy. Add the butter, pepper, and salt to taste. Mix well.
4. 4Add the beaten egg to the mixture. Shape the mixture into balls or flat cakes. Roll the shaped codfish balls in cracker crumbs, then dip them in a mixture of egg and water (1 tablespoon water per egg), and then roll them in more cracker crumbs. Fry in deep hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, roll the shaped codfish balls in flour and sauté in hot fat until golden brown.
5. 5Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.