Codfish Cakes

Pour enough cold water (or milk) over the codfish to cover it. Soak for 1 hour. While the fish is soaking, peel and chop the potatoes.

Drain the fish. Put the fish and potatoes in a two-quart saucepan and mix well. Add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain the fish mixture. Mash it with a fork.

Beat the egg in a bowl. Mix in the milk. Stir into the fish mixture.

Form the mixture into small balls. Flatten them with a spatula to make 2-inch cakes.

Melt the butter in a heavy frying pan. Add the cakes. Cook them over medium heat until they are golden. Turn with the spatula and cook the other side.