Codfish Cakes using Salt Cod |
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Prep Time: 480 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 490 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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An old-time recipe that used to be my grandfather's favorite cold weather meal. The hot sauce is a new addition...=) Ingredients:
1 lb salt cod fish |
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs |
1/2 cup milk |
2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes |
2 tablespoons melted butter |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 dash hot pepper sauce |
1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Soak the fish in cold water for at least 6 hours or overnight.
2. Change the water at least 3 times during the soaking.
3. Remove the fish from the water and rinse well.
4. Place it in a saucepan filled with fresh cold water and set it over medium-high heat.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Drain the fish and let stand until cool enough to handle.
7. Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl and let soak.
8. Using a fork, flake the fish, removing any bones, into a large bowl.
9. Add the bread crumb mixture, the potatoes, butter, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
10. Mix until well combined.
11. Form the mixture into 2 1/2-inch cakes.
12. Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
13. Cook until the cakes are browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
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