COD & POTATO TAPAS

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These are delicious. I first tasted them in Kensington Market at a Portugese bakery. Later I saw them at a Tapas Bar. I don't know the Spanish name for them but one of my cheffy buddies got me the recipe.

Provided by conniecooks

Categories     Spanish

Time 13h45m

Yield 60 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 lbs salt cod fish
5 cups unsalted potatoes (riced or finely mashed)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs, beaten
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Rinse and soak the cod 12 hours or overnight in several changes of cold water.
  • Drain, place in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer until fish flakes easily when poked with a knife about 15 minutes.
  • Drain , cool and remove skin and bones.
  • Shred finely in the food processor making sure ther are no chunks.
  • Combine cod, potatoes, onion, parsley , lemon juice, nutmeg and pepper. taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Stir in eggs to form a firm , malleable mixture.
  • Using a dessert spoon scoop up a heaping spoon full of cod mixture. With a second dessert spoon cupped over the first press and form a rounded oval allowing excess to fall back into bowl. Place on a tray. continue with rest of mixture.
  • In 3 inches of oil heated to 375F deep fry ovals about 8 at a time till golden and crisp. Drain immediately.
  • Serve with lemon and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 23.7, Sodium 669.8, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.5

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