Portuguese Cod Fish Cakes Recipe

Portuguese Cod Fish Cakes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb. salted cod
• 1 lb. potatoes
• 1 med. to lg. onion
• 1/2 c. chopped parsley, flat preferred
• 1-2 eggs

Method

1. Soak cod fish in cold water in a glass container for 12 hours or overnight, changing water 3 or 4 times
2. Put cod fish in large pot with enough water to cover
3. Bring to boil and test water
4. If too salty, change water and boil again
5. Cook for about 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily
6. When cool pick out any bones or skin and shred using fingers
7. Cook washed potatoes, peel and rice or mash coarsely
8. Combine cod fish, potatoes, finely chopped onions and parsley
9. Add egg and mix (hands work best)
10. Add second egg if necessary, if too dry
11. Heat about 1/2 inch of oil, peanut works well, in heavy skillet
12. Shape cod fish mixture into small cakes
13. A large tbsp makes a perfect size cake
14. Cook cakes in oil until golden brown, turning once
15. Do not crowd
16. Oil will bubble during the cooking process
17. Drain on paper towels
18. Serve them at room temperature or cold
19. May be refrigerated for days

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