Run the bowfin filets through a food processor until all the meat is chopped but not pureed.
Cook potatoes until soft and thin whip with butter and milk. The consistency you are shooting for here would allow the mashed potatoes to stand up in the corner of your kitchen.
Mix the processed bowfin meat, mashed potatoes and everything else in a big bowl. The amount you add of spice depends on your personal taste.
Form the mixture into individual balls(boulets) about the size of good hush puppies.
Drop the balls into hot oil and deep-fry about 10 minutes or until golden brown done. Don't over cook.
