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These delectable fish balls can also be made with salmon or fish fillets. Substitute one large can of salmon or one pound of any white fish for the cod.
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Soak for twenty-four hours:
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1 salted cod, or bakijow Discard the water.
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Place cod in saucepan with fresh water to cover. Simmer gently until the fish flakes easily when tested with the tines of a fork. Strain, reserving a bit of the broth. De bone the cod and set it aside for later use. In a saucepan, bring to boil in water to cover: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced When the potatoes are tender, drain them well. Add the cod and mash the two ingredients thoroughly together.
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Place in the container of an electric blender:
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1 tomato, peeled and chopped
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1/2 green pepper, chopped
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1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
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1 clove garlic, slivered
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1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce, or minced hot pepper
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Dash of nutmeg
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Blend for a few seconds and pour the sauce over the mashed fish mixture. Combine these ingredients well and add 1 egg, beaten Mixture should be stiff enough to mold into balls about one and a half inches in diameter, If it's too dry, add the fish stock a tablespoon at a time. Fry the balls in hot, deep fat until golden brown.