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Fish Cakes
MainOrigin: United Kingdom
Pan-fried cakes of flaked fish, potato, egg and herbs.
Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total time
40 min
Portions
4
Total weight
725 g
Per portion
181.3 g
Ingredients
Method
Cook the potatoes and fish
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender; drain and mash.
- Poach or steam the cod until it flakes (6–8 minutes); cool slightly and flake, removing bones.
Mix and shape
- Mix the fish, mash, beaten egg, chopped parsley, salt and pepper.
- Shape into 8 cakes and dust with flour.
- Chill 15 minutes to firm.
Fry
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the cakes 3–4 minutes per side until golden and hot through.
- Drain on a rack; serve with lemon.
Serving
Serve with lemon and a green salad or peas.
Storage
Refrigerate shaped cakes 1 day; freeze uncooked. Cook from chilled.