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)

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.

• 7.

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