Gloucester Codfish Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup dry salt cod fish, soaked overnight in several changes of water
2 1/2 cups potatoes, cubed
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten slightly

Preparation

Pour off water and shred fish by placing on a cutting board and pulling apart with a fork.
Cook potatoes until tender, drain thoroughly and return to the pot in which they were cooked.
Shake over the heat until thoroughly dry; mash well and add butter and seasonings and beat until light.
Add flaked codfish, beaten egg and continue beating until mixture is light and fluffy.
Add more salt if necessary.
Form into balls and drop into deep hot fat (385F); fry until golden.
Drain on absorbent paper and keep warm until ready to serve.