EASY POTATO FISH CAKES (HEALTHY)

Easy Potato Fish Cakes (Healthy) image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

350 grams potatoes ((peeled weight), cubed, approx. 3 medium potatoes )
400 grams cod/haddock (frozen or fresh, see *Notes below)
2 tablespoons cream cheese
5 tablespoons chives (finely chopped)
½ teaspoon white pepper (or to taste)
⅓ teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon onion granules
3 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive)
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (plus 2-3 more for coating)

Steps:

Boil the potatoes until tender. Remove from the heat, drain well, add the cream cheese and mash until smooth while still hot, using a potato masher.
Meanwhile in another pot gently cook the fish. If using fresh fish add a little water and cook, covered, for a few minutes. If using frozen fish cook, covered, for about 15 minutes (do not overcook) without adding any water - there should be sufficient water from the fish thawing. Stir occasionally to prevent the fish sticking to the pot. Remove from the heat, drain well, then mash with a fork. *see Notes below for alternative ways of preparing the fish.
Combine the potatoes, fish (they can still be warm), chives, 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs and seasoning and mix together using a potato masher or spoon.
Form small round cakes and coat in breadcrumbs.
In a large non-stick pan heat up approx. 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the fish cakes over a medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side until golden. Do not overcrowd the pan so you can turn them over easily. Remove from the pan and serve immediately.