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Fish Cakes
Lucy Lou
12-03-2014
Has anyone got a simple beloved fish cake recipe to share?
I've had a look online but I would prefer a tried and tested recipe from a fellow FM

I made some last week and they were so disappointing.
Ideally oven cooked or grilled if possible.....thank you.
Espresso
12-03-2014
Fishcakes need frying in my experience, or else they're a bit flabby, no matter what is actually in them.

I use leftover boiled/mashed potatoes, whatever cooked leftover or tinned fish you've got, some frozen peas and a little bit of tartare sauce and mash that all together. The amounts depend on what you've got to hand, which I know is not everyone's idea of a recipe.
But what makes them immense is that you shape the cakes into whatever size you want, eggwash them and roll them about in semolina then fry them.
The semolina means they are lovely and crusty and crispy on the outside.

So, I suppose if you want a proper recipe with exact quantities for everything, you could follow the recipe you have already used, but do the eggwash/semolina/fry method. Because I've made these in a huge variety of combinations and they are always excellent.

Baking or grilling a fishcake is never a good idea. At least to me.
The Cricketer
12-03-2014
I love the cheap frozen ones!!!
Lucy Lou
12-03-2014
Originally Posted by Espresso;71718685[B:
“]Fishcakes need frying in my experience, or else they're a bit flabby, no matter what is actually in them[/b].

I use leftover boiled/mashed potatoes, whatever cooked leftover or tinned fish you've got, some frozen peas and a little bit of tartare sauce and mash that all together. The amounts depend on what you've got to hand, which I know is not everyone's idea of a recipe.
But what makes them immense is that you shape the cakes into whatever size you want, eggwash them and roll them about in semolina then fry them.
The semolina means they are lovely and crusty and crispy on the outside.

So, I suppose if you want a proper recipe with exact quantities for everything, you could follow the recipe you have already used, but do the eggwash/semolina/fry method. Because I've made these in a huge variety of combinations and they are always excellent.

Baking or grilling a fishcake is never a good idea. At least to me.”

Thanks for that you've made them sound easy to make

BIB: That could be were I went wrong as my fishcakes turned out flabby with a dull texture - frying would make them crispier I suppose.

Originally Posted by The Cricketer:
“I love the cheap frozen ones!!!”

yes I do too but thought I would have a go at doing my own for a change.
Roni_J
12-03-2014
My dear old Mums fishcake recipe was:

Mashed potatoes
Tin of pilchards
Squeeze of ketchup
Dash of Worcester sauce
Chopped parsley.

Then flour, egg and day glow bread crumbed and popped in the fridge to firm up. Fried for a couple of minutes on both sides to colour then popped in the oven for ten minutes to warm through.

Best fish cakes I've had.
Orangemaid
15-03-2014
Originally Posted by The Cricketer:
“I love the cheap frozen ones!!!”

me too nice with bit of mash potato
Shrike
16-03-2014
Potatoes and tinned tuna or pilchards with chopped parsley, bind with an egg. I've also used cooked whitefish and sometimes cooked smoked haddock. I don't bother with breadcrumbs, just dust with flour and then fry. The ratio of potato to fish is, I suppose down to personal preference - I tend to think of how many tatties I'd have boiled on my plate with the portion of fish.
If I feel in need of some extra "fishiness" I add a tin of anchovies to the mix.
maggie thecat
17-03-2014
I often use leftover bread or crackers instead of potatoes, can or cans of salmon, depending on the size of the can, dill, pepper, minced onion, a spoon of capers plus an egg and a little milk to bind. I might also chop in a little celery and/or carrot depending on how ambitious I'm feeling. Fishcakes are like meatloaf: flexible and easily adapted to what's on hand.

Whatever goes in the mix, I find it works best if I mix in the morning and pan fry or bake thirty minutes or so before serving.
Smokeychan1
22-03-2014
Like shrike I just dust with flour then fry (in butter) in batches. If using leftover mash, I add a tbsp of flour and some egg so they aren't too sloppy. If using freshly cooked potato, I don't add any milk or butter and I don't over mash as I personally like a bit of bite. You also want to chill in the fridge for a good while before cooking, or even pop them in the freezer.

It's easy to underestimate the amount of seasoning needed. I usually add a couple of handfuls of finely chopped capers, or gherkins if I have no capers. Lots of white pepper too and whatever fresh herbs I have - parsley or coriander.

If cooking from frozen, I fry till golden then pop them in the oven for 10 mins or so.
Lucy Lou
22-03-2014
Thank you everyone I shall have another go at making my own and I shall take heed of all your tips and suggestions.
jioscar
23-03-2014
Another vote for cheap frozen ones with mash and Parsley sauce
ChoccyCarole
23-03-2014
Originally Posted by Roni_J:
“My dear old Mums fishcake recipe was:

Mashed potatoes
Tin of pilchards
Squeeze of ketchup
Dash of Worcester sauce
Chopped parsley.

Then flour, egg and day glow bread crumbed and popped in the fridge to firm up. Fried for a couple of minutes on both sides to colour then popped in the oven for ten minutes to warm through.

Best fish cakes I've had.”

I intend to try these some day soon
Thanks to Roni and your precious mum's recipe
Roni_J
25-03-2014
Originally Posted by ChoccyCarole:
“ I intend to try these some day soon
Thanks to Roni and your precious mum's recipe”

If you want to be authentic you need to spend an hour removing every bit of skin and bone from the pilchards. She was very fussy my Mum when it came to preparing fish and meat.
ChoccyCarole
25-03-2014
Originally Posted by Roni_J:
“If you want to be authentic you need to spend an hour removing every bit of skin and bone from the pilchards. She was very fussy my Mum when it came to preparing fish and meat.”

Awwww Roni-J - I will do that as best as I can - with you both in mind x
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