Mother's Famous Codfish Cakes

Published May 11, 1996

Total Time
25 minutes
Rating
3(6)
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Molly O'Neill

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Ingredients

Yield:Six servings
  • 1 ½ pounds salt cod, soaked overnight, boiled until tender, then drained and cooled

  • 1 ½ pounds peeled potatoes, boiled and drained

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger

  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 2 teaspoons heavy cream

  • ¼ pound butter, for pan frying

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

21 grams carbs; 263 milligrams cholesterol; 574 calories; 5 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams saturated fat; 20 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 7984 milligrams sodium; 75 grams protein; 1 gram sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using a fork, flake the fish into very fine pieces. Using a ricer or electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes with the fresh ginger and pepper to taste.

  2. Step 2

    Place the fish and the mashed potatoes in a large bowl. Add the egg yolks and heavy cream and combine well.

  3. Step 3

    Form the mixture into 12 patties and fry in butter over medium heat until golden on each side, about 4 minutes per side.

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Very fine and very simple. We Panko for the crunch. My wife added a little chopped parsley.

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Credits

ADAPTED FROM "DELIGHTS AND PREJUDICES," BY JAMES BEARD, COLLIER/MACMILLAN, 1990."

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