Italian Salted Cod Croquettes

Every country where cod is eaten has recipes for making it into some sort of cake. Spain, Portugal, South America, Canada, and many Caribbean islands have dishes similar to this one. Today they are not exclusive to Lent though they originated as winter and Lenten fare.

1 ½ pounds soaked salt cod
3 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
½ tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 slices white bread, soaked in water and squeezed dry
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup flour
1 egg lightly beaten
bread crumbs for coating
Boil the fish in water for 30 minutes and cool. Bone and skin it and chop fine. Add anchovies, parsley, pepper, cheese, bread and 2 eggs and mix very well. "Shape into 2-inch log-shaped croquettes", roll in flour, dip in the remaining egg, roll in bread crumbs, and fryed in olive oil until brown all over. Frying time is about 4 minutes each side. Makes 10-12 croquettes.