Real Fish Cakes

11 years ago

If you make your own fish cakes,,what is the ratio of potato to fish you use for best results?

I am going to go and buy some salted cod today, I think that gives the best flavor for fish cakes, what do you use?

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ruthanna_gw
11 years ago
1 1/2 cups shredded codfish, 4 medium-sized potatoes, 1 beaten egg, 1/3 cup light cream, plus seasoning, etc.
seagrass_gw Cape Cod
11 years ago
I used 2 potatoes to l lb. of fish in the Portuguese Bluefish Cakes I posted (New Recipe Review - September). The potatoes were peeled, cooked whole and shredded into the fish mixture. I liked the result.

I used to make salmon cakes with mashed potatoes, but I've started using cracker crumbs instead and they hold together better than when I used potatoes, so I haven't gone back. Here's my recipe for salmon cakes:

SALMON CAKES (makes 4)

1 large can (14 3/4 oz) red salmon, drained well and flaked
4 chopped scallions
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cup saltine cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. mayo
1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
salt & pepper to taste.

Form into 4 patties, fry in a butter/olive oil combo until browned and heated through.

seagrass
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Islay_Corbel
11 years ago
For salmon cakes, about half and half. I like to add chopped gherkins, capers and a good spoon of mayo too.
lindac
11 years ago
For "real fish cakes"...which to means with salt cod, I use about half and half...by eyeball not my level measuring cup, soaked and rinsed salted cod with an egg, or 2 and cracker crumbs to coat.
sushipup1
11 years ago
Clarification, please. I'm in California and not familiar with salt cod.
annie1992
11 years ago
sushipup, here it's also known as "baccala". It's fish that has been cured/preserved with salt and it must be soaked and rinsed before using. The Italian families that Elery knew ate it as a Christmas Eve dish, either with pasta and tomatoes or fried.

I've never made fish cakes with potatoes, but I'm sure I'd like them that way, I've never met a potato that I didn't like.

Annie
sushipup1
11 years ago
I have heard of baccala from a friend originally from Trinidad and someone else from Puerto Rico. They say it's hard to find here. I can get nice fresh fish here. ;-)

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