Portuguese Codfish Balls Recipe

Portuguese codfish balls are often a favorite portuguese family recipe. They require a bit of preparation ahead of time, but the cooking itself is fast. What is most amazing about it is the fact that even though the codfish balls are deep-fried, they result in light tasty balls. That is most likely because there is no flour in the mix (only a light dusting of it goes on the outside of each ball). Everything is held together with mashed potatoesThese codfish balls are delicious to eat plain. If you prefer, you can have some kind of a sauce to dip these into. You could try a tartar sauce or a bit of your favorite hot sauce dribbled on top. The fish balls are hearty enough to serve as a main meal, along with some sides. They can also be a side dish or made into a lighter main meal if served alongside a salad. Although they are far better fresh, it is possible to cook them and then freeze them. You'll want to defrost them and then heat them up in the microwave or in the oven prior to serving. If you are going to make these codfish balls, consider making a second batch just to freeze.