Cod Croquettes

 

                A slightly rich but delicious starter, made from mashed potatoes and crushed cod, all fried in oil.

For 6 servings

• 300 g desalted cod
• 500 g potatoes
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 15 ml chopped parsley
• Frying oil
• Salt and pepper

1. Heat water in a saucepan and cook the cod for 5 minutes; drain and remove bones and skin.
2. Peel the potatoes and cook them in a pan of boiling water for about 30 minutes; check the cooking of the potatoes according to their size, they must remain a little firm.
3. Put the potatoes in a bowl and mash them with a fork; add the cod, garlic, egg, parsley, salt and pepper and mix well with the fork.
4. Form the croquettes using a tablespoon and place them on a plate; leave to rest for 30 minutes in the fridge.
5. Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the croquettes for about 10 minutes; enjoy hot.

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