Balchi di Pisca

Instructions

1- These delectable fish balls can also be made with salmon or fish fillets.

2- Substitute one large can of salmon or one pound of any white fish for the cod.

3- Soak for twenty-four hours: 1 salted cod, or bakijow Discard the water.

4- Place cod in saucepan with fresh water to cover.

5- Simmer gently until the fish flakes easily when tested with the tines of a fork.

6- Strain, reserving a bit of the broth.

7- De bone the cod and set it aside for later use.

8- In a saucepan, bring to boil in water to cover: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced When the potatoes are tender, drain them well.

9- Add the cod and mash the two ingredients thoroughly together.

10- Place in the container of an electric blender: 1 tomato, peeled and chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic, slivered 1/2 tsp.

11- Tabasco sauce, or minced hot pepper Dash of nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Blend for a few seconds and pour the sauce over the mashed fish mixture.

12- Combine these ingredients well and add 1 egg, beaten Mixture should be stiff enough to mold into balls about one and a half inches in diameter, If it's too dry, add the fish stock a tablespoon at a time.

13- Fry the balls in hot, deep fat until golden brown.