Salted Cod Fish Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless salted fish
• 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 2-3 medium)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 wiri wiri peppers, seeds removed, minced (or other hot pepper)
• 3 scallion stems, sliced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• Salt to taste
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour + 1/4tsp black pepper + 1/4tsp salt for coating
• Oil for frying
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Instructions

1. 1

   Boil saltfish 10 min to remove salt. Drain...: Boil saltfish 10 min to remove salt. Drain and boil again an additional 5 min. Drain and flake saltfish with fork until no longer lumpy. Set aside.

2. 2

   Peel potatoes. Chop into small cubes. Boil until...: Peel potatoes. Chop into small cubes. Boil until cooked, but not too soft. Potato should not disintegrate when pierced.

3. 3

   Drain and mash potatoes with fork. Add butter,...: Drain and mash potatoes with fork. Add butter, mix well. Add pepper, scallion, garlic thyme, paprika and salt. Adjust salt and seasonings to suit your taste.

4. 4

   Add saltfish to potato, mix well. Add egg,...: Add saltfish to potato, mix well. Add egg, mix well.

5. 5

   Heat oil for frying.

6. 6

   Roll saltfish into little log/oval shapes. Set aside.

7. 7

   Place flour in a deep dish with black...: Place flour in a deep dish with black pepper and salt.

8. 8

   Roll saltfish cake in flour. Fry until golden...: Roll saltfish cake in flour. Fry until golden brown.