Salt Codfish Hash with Tomatoes and Garlic

Description
Contributed by alexanderjamesmom@gmail.com  at Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Cookbook: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook
 * Author: Marion Cunningham
 * Typed By: Susan Godfrey
 * Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 1 lb salt cod
 * 5 tbsp oil
 * 1 cup finely chopped onion
 * 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
 * 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
 * 3 cups cooked potatoes in small dice or mashed
 * ½ tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

 * 1) Freshen the salt cod as directed in Codfish Cakes recipe, then simmer it for 10 minutes in a pan with water to cover.
 * 2) Drain, and flake or chop in a food processor.
 * 3) Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet.
 * 4) Add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onion is soft.
 * 5) Toss together the onion, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, cod, and pepper in a bowl.
 * 6) Heat the remaining 3 tbsp oil in the skillet, and when it is hot, spread the hash over the bottom.
 * 7) Fry over medium-high heat until it is brown on the bottom.
 * 8) Turn over and brown the other side.