Codfish Fritters (Bolinhos de Bacalhau)

Soak the salt cod in water for 36 hours.

Boil the salt cod in water for 20 to 30 minutes.

Shred the salt cod and set aside.

Mash the cooked potatoes.

Sauté the onion, garlic, scallions, oregano, and pepper in oil.

Add the shredded salt cod to the sauté and mix well.

Mix the mashed potatoes with the salt cod and the sautéed mixture.

Add the fine cornmeal and mix until you achieve a uniform dough.

Shape the dough into small balls (fritters).

Deep-fry the fritters in hot oil until golden brown.