How to make Mackerel Fish Cakes

canned mackerel

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned salmon offers similar flavor and health benefits, while tuna is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a gluten-free option, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

Flake the smoked mackerel using your fingers to remove any bones.

Soak white bread in water or milk, then squeeze out the excess liquid.

Add the soaked bread to the flaked mackerel.

Add chopped pepper, ginger, and onions to the mackerel mixture.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated.

Taste a small piece by frying it to check for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Take a portion of the mixture, roll it into a ball, and flatten it to form fish cakes.

Heat oil in a skillet until hot, then add the fish cakes, ensuring enough space to flip them.

Fry the fish cakes until they are nice and brown, cooking in batches if necessary.

Remove the fish cakes from the skillet and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Store the cooled fish cakes in the freezer for later use.

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