Mother's Famous Codfish Cakes

Total Time
25 minutes
Rating
3(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:Six servings
  • 1½pounds salt cod, soaked overnight, boiled until tender, then drained and cooled
  • 1½pounds peeled potatoes, boiled and drained
  • 1teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2egg yolks
  • 2teaspoons heavy cream
  • ¼pound butter, for pan frying
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

574 calories; 20 grams fat; 11 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 21 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 75 grams protein; 7984 milligrams sodium

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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Credits

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

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