FISH BALLS

The ingredients for this simple viand are the following:

1 lb fish fillet
2 tablespoons salt
pinch of white pepper
5 tablespoons plain flour or potato flour
2 oz butter, softened
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups single cream or milk

Procedure:

Skin and mince fish fillet 2 to 3 times and mix well with salt, white pepper and flour. Stir mixture vigorously and work in softened butter. Add egg one at a time and gradually add cream or milk. if mixture curdles, put bowl in hot water and whisk briskly until smooth. Shape stuffing mixture into small balls with two spoons dipped in hot water. Bring 2 pints of salted water or stock to a boil then cook 1 ball to test consistency. Add more eggs if mixture is too soft. Serve the balls with your favorite sauce.