Nova Scotia Fish Cakes Recipe
Are you looking for a Nova Scotia Fish Cakes Recipe? This classic meal brings the taste of the coast home. Many people love this Nova Scotia Fish Cakes Recipe.
Equipment
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Large Pot
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Mixing Bowl
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Frying Pan
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Potato Masher
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Whisk
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Large Spoon
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Chef Knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb SALT COD
- 2 lbs POTATOES
- 1 medium ONION
- 1 tsp SUMMER SAVORY
- 2 tbsp BUTTER
- 1 large EGG
- 2 tbsp VEGETABLE OIL
- 1/2 tsp BLACK PEPPER
Instructions
Step 1:
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Soak the salted cod in cold water overnight. This removes the extra salt from the fish.
Step 2:
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Drain the fish and put it in a pot. Cover the fish with fresh cold water.
Step 3:
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Boil the fish for about fifteen minutes. The fish should flake easily with a fork.
Step 4:
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Peel and chop your potatoes into small chunks. Boil them until they are very soft.
Step 5:
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Mash the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Make sure there are no big lumps left.
Step 6:
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Add the cooked fish to the mashed potatoes. Use a spoon to mix them gently.
Step 7:
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Stir in the chopped onions and summer savory. Add your eggs to bind the mixture now.
Step 8:
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Form the mixture into small round discs. Press them down to make them flat.
Step 9:
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Heat butter and oil in your frying pan. Wait until the pan is very hot.
Step 10:
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Place the cakes in the hot frying pan. Cook each side for five minutes.
Step 11:
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Remove them when they are golden brown. Serve them while they are still very hot.
Notes
- Soak the fish for 24 hours for best results.
- Use cold potatoes to make the cakes hold better.
- Do not overwork the potato mixture while mashing it.
- Add a bit of flour if cakes feel wet.
- Make sure the oil is hot before frying cakes.
- Chop onions very small so they cook fast.
- Season with pepper only if the fish is salty.