Monas Newfoundland Fishcakes Recipes

NEWFOUNDLAND FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Soak the salt cod in cold water overnight.
• Simmer the salt cod in boiling water for about 15 minutes. Drain the water off the fish and allow the fish to cool to almost room temperature.
• When the fish is cool, flake it apart with a fork into small pieces.
• In a sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the onions and cook until they are softened.
• Add the flaked fish along with the mashed potato, egg, pepper and savoury.
• Mix together until well combined, then form into small cakes and roll in flour.
• Fry the fish cakes in canola oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve with scrunchions if desired.

MONA'S NEWFOUNDLAND FISHCAKES

Steps:

• Cover salt fish with water, and soak 3-4 hours. Change water on fish, and boil gently for about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Cook onion in 1/4 cup water until soft.
• Mash together fish, potatoes, and onion; add summer savory, pepper and beaten egg, and mix well. Form into patties, and coat lightly with flour.
• Fry in butter or vegetable oil over medium heat until crisp and golden brown.