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Codfish Balls
1/2 LB salt codfish
3 C potatoes, peeled & diced
1 egg, beaten
2 TBS butter
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
Tartar Sauce (for serving; optional)
Soak codfish in water for several hours or overnight. Drain codfish; dice. In a large pot of boiling water, cook codfish and potatoes until potatoes are tender; drain. Using an electric mixer, beat codfish and potatoes; add beaten egg, butter and black pepper. Make sure to beat thoroughly. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil to 375-degrees F. Drop codfish mixture by heaping teaspoons into hot oil; fry until golden brown (about two to three minutes). Drain on paper towels. Recipe makes about thirty Codfish Balls.
Suggestion: Serve with Tartar Sauce for dipping.
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