25 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Quick Cod Fish Cakes
75% authentic · Modern British
A simplified version of cod fish cakes using pre-cooked or canned cod for speed, combined with instant mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
- Canned cod, drained300g
- Instant mashed potato flakes150g
- Hot wateras per potato instructions
- Milk2 tbsp
- Fresh chives, chopped1 tbsp
- Egg1, beaten
- All-purpose flour50g
- Olive oilfor frying
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Prepare instant mashed potatoes according to package directions, using hot water and milk. Let cool slightly.
- 2
Flake the canned cod into small pieces. Remove any bones.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flaked cod, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- 4
Shape the mixture into small, flat cakes.
- 5
Lightly dredge each cake in flour, then dip in beaten egg.
- 6
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry the fish cakes for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- 7
Serve immediately.
