Make These Fish Cakes For Your Next Party

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrition, while mashed potatoes can be a budget-friendly alternative.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are healthier, while crushed crackers can save costs.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar tang, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Boil saltfish in water to remove excess salt, pouring off the water multiple times.

Chop onion and add it to the boiled saltfish.

Add a little black pepper and garlic powder to the mixture.

Incorporate all-purpose seasoning and thyme leaves, pulling them off the stem.

Add a little water to the mixture.

Boil and mash Irish potatoes, then add them to the fish mixture.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning; optionally add a pinch of sugar.

Add flour and baking powder to the mixture, adjusting for consistency.

Heat oil in a pan and drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil.

Fry until browned on one side, then turn to brown the other side.

Remove from oil and let drain on paper towels.

Store any leftover batter in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.

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