IRISH COD FISH CAKES

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Flaked cooked cod is combined with mashed potatoes and herbs to form tasty Irish fish cakes, a traditional Irish menu item.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

butter or oil (for frying the fish cakes)
1lb cod fillets
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 Small onion (peeled and sliced)
1 cup milk
2 cups mashed potatoes
1lb flaked cooked cod
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 or 2 clove minced garlic
1 Small egg (for binding the fish cakes)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour (for dusting the fish cakes)
2 Large beaten eggs (for coating the fish cakes)
1 cup fine breadcrumbs (for coating the fish cakes)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Pour the milk into a large saucepan and add the sliced onion and peppercorns.
  • Bring the liquid to simmering point. Do not boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cod fillets and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of your fish.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and allow the fish to cool in the liquid. Remove the fish with a slotted spoon. Reserve the liquid, which may be needed to bind the fish cakes.
  • Flake the fish into a large mixing bowl, taking care to remove all the bones.
  • Add the mashed potatoes, minced garlic, parsley, salt and pepper and combine well together. Add the parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Add the beaten egg and bind the mixture. If the mixture is too dry add some of the reserved poaching milk. If the mixture is too wet and sticky add a little flour.
  • Using floured hands form the mixture into flat cakes.
  • Set up 3 bowls, one with flour, one with beaten egg and the other with breadcrumbs.
  • Coat each fish cake in flour. Dip it in egg and then coat in breadcrumbs. Repeat with the rest of the fish cakes.
  • Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet. Fry the fish cakes for about 5 minutes on the first side or until nicely golden brown. Flip the fish cake and brown for 4 to 5 minutes on the other side. Cook in 2 separate batches.
  • Serve hot with a side of vegetables or a crisp green salad.

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