Italian Fish balls
Ingredients
| 2 lbs cod fillets | ||
| 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters | ||
| 1 small onion, grated | ||
| 1 egg, lightly beaten | ||
| 2 tbs milk | ||
| 2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped | ||
| 2 tbs bread crumbs or cracker crumbs | ||
| 1 tbs oregano | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| vegetable oil for frying |
- Add the fish to a steam basket over boiling water and steam until it easily flakes, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile add the potatoes to a pot filled with cold water and boil for about 15-20 minutes or until pierced easily with a fork. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain and mash well or put through a potato ricer.
- Allow fish to cool slightly, then flake with a fork.
- In a bowl add the flaked fish, mashed potato, grated onion, beaten egg, milk, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Combine the mixture well, then take a small handfuls of the mixture, roll into balls, (smaller than a golf ball), flatten it slightly, and set aside.
- Place the prepared fish cakes into the fridge, covered for 30-45 minutes.
- Place the oil in a heated saute pan and cook the fish cakes in batches, turning over once until golden and crispy on both sides.
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