Codfish Cakes

In my New England family, additional potatoes were used during the hard times so that a little cod went a long way.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried salted codfish (1 box, usually)
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 small onion, grated (optional)
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 tbs. butter for frying
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse fish under cold water.
2. Soak in cold water for 2 hours, changing water every ½ hour.
3. Simmer (don't boil) for 30 minutes.
4. Drain and shred into small pieces.
5. Boil potatoes until soft , about 1/2 hour.
6. Mash potatoes and mix in shredded fish, onion, egg and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cool and shape into medium-sized patties.
8. Melt butter in large, non-stick frying pan.
9. Fry patties until browned on both sides.

Makes 12 Cakes

Ginny's Recipe