Codfish Balls
Submitted by manda45
Crispy deep-fried codfish balls made with flaked cod and mashed potatoes. Serve them as a New England appetizer with cocktail sauce or as a hearty main dish with lemon wedges.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
1 minREADY
15 minThese old-fashioned codfish balls are a New England classic that deserves a comeback. Flaked cod mixed with creamy mashed potatoes, a beaten egg, and a touch of butter, then shaped into balls and fried until they’re golden and crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.
They fry up in about a minute, which means you can have a platter ready before your guests finish their first drink.
Serve them as appetizers with cocktail sauce for dunking, or pile them up as a main course alongside coleslaw and lemon wedges.
Kitchen Tips
- Beat the mixture until smooth. This gives you a uniform texture that holds together in the fryer instead of crumbling apart.
- Keep the oil hot. If the temperature drops, the balls absorb oil and turn greasy. Work in small batches to maintain heat.
- Shape them lightly. Don’t pack them tight like meatballs. A gentle hand keeps the inside light and fluffy after frying.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix cod, egg, pepper, butter, potatoes, salt and onion juice.
Beat until smooth.
Shape lightly into small balls and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown, approximately 1 minute.
Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon slices and cocktail sauce, if desired.
Serves 4 as a Main dish.
Serves 8 to 10 as an Appetizer.
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