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Traditional Fish Cakes

Cultural Context

Traditional fish cakes have their roots in British coastal cuisine, where fresh fish was plentiful. These cakes were a way to utilize leftover fish and potatoes, creating a hearty meal. Often served with tartar sauce, they are a beloved comfort food in many British households. Today, variations exist worldwide, with many countries adapting the concept to their local fish and flavors.

BritishGBmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
900 grams smoked haddock
20 grams chopped parsley
2 beaten eggs
800 grams mashed potato
milk (optional)
150 grams breadcrumbs
50 grams plain flour
pinch of salt
pinch of black pepper

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

fish

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a cost-effective alternative.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often cheaper.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Aquafaba is a cost-effective egg substitute.

1

Heat a frying pan over low heat and add a bit of oil and the chopped smoked haddock.

2

Cook the fish for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it breaks up naturally.

3

Ensure the mashed potatoes are cool before adding the cooked fish to them.

4

Add the chopped parsley to the mashed potato and fish mixture and mix well.

5

In a bowl, combine the plain flour with a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper.

6

Add milk to the mixture if it is too dry, to achieve a consistency that can be formed into balls.

7

On a chopping board, form the mixture into balls and flatten them into patty shapes.

8

Refrigerate the patties for about an hour to firm up.

9

Coat each patty in flour, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

10

Heat oil in the frying pan and fry the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mashingmixingfryingbaking

Equipment Needed

frying panchopping boardbowl

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Allergens

fishegg

Also Known As

Fish CakesFish Patties

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