Bacalhau - Portuguese Codfish Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb salt cod fish
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for pan frying
2 cups coarse breadcrumbs, use day old bread
1 cup yellow onion, peeled and chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 teaspoons paprika
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper
6 poached eggs, not overcooked

Preparation

Rinse the cod several times in cold water. Place it in a large stainless steel bowl and soak for 18-24 hours in plenty of cold water.
Change the water several times.
Drain the cod and place it in a saucepan and just cover it with fresh water.
Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Drain, debone, and flake the cod.
In a large bowl, beat together the olive oil and bread crumbs.
Mix very well and then add the cod and the remaining ingredients, except the eggs.
Mix until well blended and then form into 6 patties, 1/2\" by 3 1/2\".
Pan fry in a little olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
Keep warm in the oven while you poach the eggs.
Serve each fish cake topped with a poached egg.