LISBON CODFISH BALLS 
1 lb. salt codfish
3 med. potatoes, diced
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 tsp. parsley
Dash of pepper
Dash of nutmeg
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites
Olive oil

Soak cod overnight in cold water. Drain, rinse in fresh cold water and drain again. Then place potatoes and fish in saucepan, cover with water, cook until potatoes are tender. Drain and mash potatoes and fish. Add parsley, pepper, nutmeg, and blend in slightly beaten egg yolks. Beat egg whites until stiff, fold into mixture. Drop the codfish mixture into 2 inches of heated olive oil by a well rounded teaspoon (do not crowd) until golden brown. Keep warm on paper towel lined heat proof dish.

 

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