Maureens Pilchard Fish Cakes Recipes

CLASSIC FAMILY FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling, salted water and drain and mash well when tender.
• Meanwhile, place the fish in a saute or frying pan and cover with boiling water; Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes until just cooked.
• Drain the fish and remove the skin; Flake the fish with a fork, discarding any bones.
• Mix together the potatoes, fish, boiled egg, chives and salt and pepper; Using your hands, shape the mixture into 4 or 8 even sized cakes.
• Dust the fish cakes with the seasoned flour, dip in the beaten egg, then coat in the breadcrumbs, making sure they are fully covered.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and shallow-fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden.

MAUREEN'S PILCHARD FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Drain the pilchards, retaining the tomato sauce.
• Add to mashed potato and beaten egg, mixture must be quite stiff.
• Add onion and seasoning.
• Form into cakes and bake at 200 C for approximately 30 minutes, turning over half way through.
• (If desired, allow to cool and freeze - can be re-heated in microwave).
• Serve with reserved tomato juice, simmered with italian herbs and parmesan.