Tira-gostos

Ingredients

 * 1 pound salt cod
 * 2 cups of mashed potatoes
 * 2 tbsp of finely chopped parsley
 * 2 large eggs
 * oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Soak salt cod overnight and during the morning, changing water three times.
 * 2) Drain, remove skin and any bones and cut in small chunks.
 * 3) Simmer a small onion, thinly sliced, with a bay leaf and 4 peppercorns in 2 cups of water.
 * 4) After 5 minutes, add the cod and 2 cups of water.
 * 5) When it simmers, cover the pan and remove from heat, so the cod doesn't toughen.

Bolinhos

 * 1) Drain the fish and flake it well into a bowl.
 * 2) Add 2 cups of mashed potatoes; beat two eggs with a pinch of salt and add them to the fish and potatoes.
 * 3) Add the parsley, salt and freshly grated pepper to taste.
 * 4) Wait about ½ hour to form the balls.
 * 5) Use good, fresh oil for frying (set deep-fryer temperature at 375°F).
 * 6) Dry in paper towels.
 * 7) Serve with a good batida and some very cold beer!