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TRADITIONAL NEWFOUNDLAND SALT COD FISH CAKES (MOM-IN-LAW'S RECIPE)



Traditional Newfoundland Salt Cod Fish Cakes (Mom-in-Law's Recipe) image

These Traditional Newfoundland Salt Cod Fish Cakes are made with some simple ingredients like salt cod, potato, onion, savoury and flour. They are a tasty, iconic dish of Newfoundland. Comforting and delicious, they hit the spot every time!

Provided by Dawn | Girl Heart Food

Categories     Main Course

Time 13h55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1.5 pounds salt fish pieces
3 to 3.5 pounds potato (peeled )
1 yellow onion (peeled and minced)
2 tablespoons dried savoury (or thyme or marjoram)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour (divided (approximately))
vegetable or canola oil (as needed for frying fish cakes)
Mustard pickles (for serving (optional))
Molasses (for serving (optional))

Steps:

  • Soak salt fish pieces for 12 to 24 hours in a large bowl of cold water with the fish fully submerged, and place in the refrigerator (draining and changing water once or twice during that time. See Notes below).
  • In a large pot of fresh water, boil pieces of salt cod for 15 to 20 minutes (there should be an inch or two of water above the salt cod, basically ensuring that it is fully submerged and covered by the water). Drain.Note: As you are cooking the salt cod, reduce the heat, if necessary, while still maintaining a boil.
  • Once salt fish is cool enough to handle, remove skin and all bones (and discard), shred fish with your hands (checking again for bones and discarding) and set the fish aside in a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, boil potatoes in another pot of lightly salted water until tender (there should be an inch or two of water above the potatoes, basically ensuring that they are fully submerged and covered by the water). Drain and let cool slightly. Roughly mash potatoes in the pot.Note: As you are cooking the potatoes, reduce the heat, if necessary, while still maintaining a boil.
  • To pot of mashed potatoes, add onion, savoury, black pepper, salt fish and about 1 heaping tablespoon of flour. Stir to combine everything, but don't overmix.
  • Using a round ice-cream scoop, form salt fish cakes (the size I made were about 60 to 65 grams each or about 2 ounces each). Pat down to form a patty. Place remaining flour in a small bowl. One at a time, lightly dredge fish cakes in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit to keep fish cakes warm (as you will be working in batches).
  • To cook fish cakes, heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil in a 12-inch cast-iron pan over medium heat.Note: Cook fish cakes are cooked in batches, about 4 to 5 fish cakes per batch.
  • Place about 4 to 5 fish cakes in the pan. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on one side.
  • Flip fish cakes to the other side and continue to cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the outside is golden brown and crispy. Transfer fish cakes to a baking sheet and place into your preheated oven to keep warm while you are finishing your batches.
  • Repeat process to cook remaining fish cakes.Note: Monitor the temperature as you are cooking the fish cakes so that they don't burn. The skillet tends to get hotter as you are cooking your batches.
  • Serve with mustard pickles and a drizzle of molasses (optional). Enjoy!

HOW TO PREPARE SALT COD



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Salt cod is used in many cultures, including Portuguese, Spanish, Scandinavian, and native American Alaskan. It's actually quite easy to prepare, but its unfamiliarity to many people keeps them from using it. Hopefully this recipe, more of a method, actually, will help! :) It is taken adapted from the collective cookbook "Cooking Alaskan," and the "Marine Fish Cookbook." Prep time includes maximum soaking time.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Scandinavian

Time P1DT20m

Yield 2 cups cooked, flaked fish

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb salt cod fish
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 carrot, diced
2 celery ribs
1 medium onion, quartered
spices
1/2 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried parsley (a few sprigs fresh parsley)

Steps:

  • Rinse the salt cod thoroughly under cool running water.
  • Place salt cod in a large container of cold water and soak it up to 24 hours prior to preparing the dish, changing the water several times during soaking.
  • Rinse the cod again and measure the fillet at the thickest point.
  • Place the soaked fish in a saucepan and add cold water to cover, then add the white vinegar, diced carrot, ribs of celery, quartered onion, any spices desired, half a bay leaf, and dried parsley or a few sprigs fresh parsley.
  • DON'T add any salt!
  • Bring the cold water to boiling then immediately lower the temperature and simmer the cod gently for 10 minutes per inch (remember measuring the thickest point of the fillet?) of thickness.
  • When the time is up the cod is now ready to remove the skin and bones, and you can flake it and use it in any recipe calling for cooked cod.
  • Note: 1 pound of unprepared salt cod will equal about 2 cups of cooked, flaked fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.9, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 344.7, Sodium 15995.6, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 143.6

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