Fried Codfish And Potato Balls

Ingredients

• 1 package prepared shredded codfish
• 3 cups mashed potatoes
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 4 tablespoons finely minced parsley
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Flour for rolling
• 1 egg, beaten
• Milk for dipping
• Fine breadcrumbs
• Hot fat for frying

Method

1. 1 Plunge the shredded codfish into hot water four or five times, then squeeze dry in a cheese-cloth.
2. 2 Mash 3 cups of potatoes and mix thoroughly with the fish, onion, parsley, paprika, milk, and butter.
3. 3 Mold the mixture into small balls, then roll each ball in flour.
4. 4 Dip the floured balls in a mixture of beaten egg and milk, then roll in fine breadcrumbs.
5. 5 Fry the balls in hot fat until golden brown.