Best Codfish Balls Recipes

JOANN COATS'S CODFISH BALLS

Steps:

• Soak the cod overnight as above. Drain and cut into 1-inch squares, removing any remaining bones. Place the cod in a deep pot with the potatoes, cover with water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes, then drain.
• Mash the potatoes and cod with the onion, parsley, nutmeg, pepper and salt (how much depends on the saltiness of the cod). Stir in the yolks. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry and fold them into the potato mixture.
• Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a medium saucepan. Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture (about 8 at a time) into the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes, turning once or twice, until golden. Drain on paper towels. Allow the oil to return to 350 degrees between each batch. Keep warm in a 300-degree oven until all are done.

GLOUCESTER CODFISH BALLS

Steps:

• Pour off water and shred fish by placing on a cutting board and pulling apart with a fork.
• Cook potatoes until tender, drain thoroughly and return to the pot in which they were cooked.
• Shake over the heat until thoroughly dry; mash well and add butter and seasonings and beat until light.
• Add flaked codfish, beaten egg and continue beating until mixture is light and fluffy.
• Add more salt if necessary.
• Form into balls and drop into deep hot fat (385F); fry until golden.
• Drain on absorbent paper and keep warm until ready to serve.

CODFISH BALLS

Steps:

• Cover fish with cold water to freshen. Let stand in cold water 4 hours, changing water 3 to 4 times (or follow directions on package). Drain fish and remove any pieces of bone. Flake and set aside.Wash, pare, and cut potatoes into pieces. Combine fish, potatoes, and onion in a large saucepan. Add cold water to cover. Cover saucepan and bring to boiling. Cook until potatoes are tender.For dill sauce, combine all ingredients. Mix well.