Bolos De Bacalhau(Codfish Cakes) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. mashed, boiled codfish (salt cod soaked overnight)
3/4 c. mashed potatoes
fresh chopped parsley (about 1/4 c.)
pepper to taste
oil for deep frying
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 doz. sprigs parsley for garnish

Preparation

Combine potatoes, codfish, pepper, parsley and eggs in a bowl. Form mixture into egg-shaped balls about 1 1/2-inches long; deep fry until brown.
Place on paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve garnished with parsley sprigs, either cold or warm, from platter.
Yields about 20.