How Do You Make Cod Fish Cakes?
These are a staple at any Portuguese party. They can be appetizers or a meal when accompanied by rice. Step 1 The nigh before: In a pot with boiling water add the cod fish and potatoes, let it cook until about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked. ( you can see if they are cooked by poking them with a fork, if the fork goes right thru them, than they are done). Add salt as desired, once cooked drain the water and store in the refrigerator, overnight. Cover the container. Step 2 The Next day: Cut the cod fish and patatoe into small cubes. In a bowl, chop half the Onion into very small pieces, add the potatoes, Cod fish and finely chopped fresh parsley. With your hands mix everything together. ITS IMPORTANT TO REMOVE ALL BONES FROM THE COD FISH BEFORE MIXING. Add the egg, four and fresh ground pepper and mix it again. Step 3 Start to heat up the oil in your frying pan. With 2 spoons shape the codfish mix into a cake shape and place it the frying pan. The cakes will de done once th