
Balchi di Pisca
Ingredients
Method
- 1
These delectable fish balls can also be made with salmon or fish fillets.
- 2
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:
240:00 - 4
1 salted cod, or bakijow Discard the water.
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Place cod in saucepan with fresh water to cover.
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Simmer gently until the fish flakes easily when tested with the tines of a fork.
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Strain, reserving a bit of the broth.
- 8
De bone the cod and set it aside for later use.
- 9
In a saucepan, bring to boil in water to cover: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced When the potatoes are tender, drain them well.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- 22
Fry the balls in hot, deep fat until golden brown.
Source: original recipe