1/2 lb. codfish fillet
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. water
1 black peppercorn
2 cloves garlic
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Cut codfish into 2" pieces. Simmer about 15 minutes in enough hot water to cover fish. Drain. Remove skin and all bones. Immerse in water one more time. Press liquid from fish and break it into bits.

Mix flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Add water slowly. Continue mixing until bubbles form.

With mortar and pestle, grind garlic and peppercorn. Add to flour mixture. Add codfish pieces and mix well.

Fill a deep fryer 1/2 full with vegetable oil. Heat to 375 degrees. Drop mixture by spoonfuls into the heated oil. Fry until the individual pieces are golden. Leave sufficient space between each. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper. Remove any tiny particles that become loose from the larger pieces.