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Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 pound cod fillets
Salt to taste
1 inch-long piece ginger root, peeled and cut into chunks
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 large shallot, cut in chunks
½ cup chopped cilantro, more for garnish
½ teaspoon cayenne or chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground allspice, or to taste
Olive or vegetable oil as needed
Lime wedges
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
18 grams carbs; 49 milligrams cholesterol; 172 calories; 1 gram fat; 3 grams fiber; 486 milligrams sodium; 22 grams protein; 4 grams 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
- Step 1
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a knife, then place in foil-lined roasting pan. Roast until potatoes are soft, an hour or longer. Cool.
- Step 2
Meanwhile, poach cod in salted water to cover until it begins to flake, about 10 minutes. Drain well and cool. Combine ginger, garlic, shallot, cilantro, cayenne, allspice and a large pinch of salt in a small food processor and mince, or mince by hand.
- Step 3
Scoop flesh of sweet potatoes into a bowl. Discard skins. Add fish and spices and blend with your hands. Taste and adjust seasoning. Shape into four hamburger-size patties.
- Step 4
Place oil in a 12-inch skillet, preferably nonstick, and turn heat to medium. Wait until oil is hot, then add one fish cake; it should sizzle. If it does not, wait another minute before adding others. Cook cakes carefully so that they brown thoroughly without burning. Turn after 5 minutes and brown on other side. Serve hot, with lime wedges and more cilantro.
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Comments
Tonight I added some fine diced red onion to the left over mix and rolled them up with a thin layer of softened goat cheese. I baked them in the oven 20 minutes at 350 on same cast iron griddle. Superb!
We cooked this last night and I agree, great taste but fell apart. Maybe an egg and some bread crumbs next time.
I didn't have cilantro so I omitted it, and subbed a small onion for the shallot since I didn't have that either. Added a fair amount of panko and an egg and it held together beautifully. Ate them topped it with some kewpie mayo, super tasty!
Great fish cakes! No problem with them staying together and were very tasty.
Stuck to the (conventional) pan and fell apart. Would not recommend frying. Try baking as others have.