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Codfish Fritters

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Ingredients: 150 desalted cod, skinned and deboned; 1-2 garlic cloves; 1 spring
onion, very finely grated; a good bunch of parsley; 1 ;egg; pinch salt and saffron or
yellow dye; 100 cc. water; ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate (or baking powder), 110 g flour; and
plenty of oil for frying.
Preparation:
Mix the cod, shredded, the egg, flour, water, baking soda and a pinch of salt and
yellow dye (or the saffron) in a large bowl. Stir well, add the onion, parsley and garlic
finely chopped. Stir with a fork to get a smooth, thick dough, a sort of thick porridge.
Fry teaspoon of dough into hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve
at once, piping hot.
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