Codfish Cakes (Marinade)
["1 lb. salty codfish", "4 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 egg", "1 1/2 c. water", "1 c. milk", "4 stalks scallions, finely chopped", "3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley", "2 cloves garlic, finely chopped", "1/2 tsp. black pepper", "1 tsp. chopped fresh hot pepper or to your taste (optional)", "1 small grated onion"]
["Soak codfish in cold water overnight; discard water.", "Boil 1 quart of water; drop codfish in water.", "Turn fire off; let stand 10 minutes.", "Discard water.", "Cool and shred cod.", "Mix egg with 1 1/2 cups water and milk; pour over flour mixture and gradually make a soft paste.", "Add other ingredients.", "Mix well.", "Drop 1 tablespoon at a time in hot oil (deep fry).", "Very good as an appetizer."]
["codfish", "flour", "baking soda", "egg", "water", "milk", "stalks scallions", "parsley", "garlic", "black pepper", "pepper", "onion"]