Salt cod croquettes

Method

1. Soak the salt cod for 24 hours, changing the water about four times during the process.

2. Place the cod into a large saucepan, pour in the milk, add the bay leaves and poach for 15 minutes. Leave to cool. Remove the skin and any bones from the cod and discard. Reserve the flesh and the poaching liquid.

3. Cook the potato slices in the poaching milk, adding enough water to cover them completely. Drain and mash.

4. Bring 300ml water and the oil to a boil in a large saucepan and carefully add the flour and almonds, stirring continuously. Cook for 4-5 minutes.

5. Mash the cod and potatoes together and add this mixture to the flour mixture. Continue to cook over a low heat, stirring continuously. Add the garlic, parsley and capers.

6. Season with freshly ground black pepper and leave to cool.

7. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a moderate heat and fry tablespoons of the mixture until golden.

8. Serve with lemon mayonnaise.

Real Cork recommends: enjoy with light red Aragonez