Codfish Cakes using Salt Cod

An old-time recipe that used to be my grandfather's favorite cold weather meal. The hot sauce is a new addition...=)

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb salt cod fish
• 1⁄2 cup  dried breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 1⁄2 cups mashed potatoes
• 2  tablespoons  melted butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  dash  hot pepper sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil, for frying
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Soak the fish in cold water for at least 6 hours or overnight.
2. Change the water at least 3 times during the soaking.
3. Remove the fish from the water and rinse well.
4. Place it in a saucepan filled with fresh cold water and set it over medium-high heat.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Drain the fish and let stand until cool enough to handle.
7. Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl and let soak.
8. Using a fork, flake the fish, removing any bones, into a large bowl.
9. Add the bread crumb mixture, the potatoes, butter, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
10. Mix until well combined.
11. Form the mixture into 2 1/2-inch cakes.
12. Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
13. Cook until the cakes are browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.