Codfish Cakes Using Salt Cod

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb salt cod fish
  • 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak the fish in cold water for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  2. Change the water at least 3 times during the soaking.
  3. Remove the fish from the water and rinse well.
  4. Place it in a saucepan filled with fresh cold water and set it over medium-high heat.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Drain the fish and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  7. Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl and let soak.
  8. Using a fork, flake the fish, removing any bones, into a large bowl.
  9. Add the bread crumb mixture, the potatoes, butter, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
  10. Mix until well combined.
  11. Form the mixture into 2 1/2-inch cakes.
  12. Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  13. Cook until the cakes are browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

748 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.1g 28% DV
Total Fat 49.2g 63% DV
Carbs 67.2g 24% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 15.4g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10374mg 100% DV
Potassium 1318.8mg 28% DV
Cholesterol 90mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 300.8mcg 33% DV
Vitamin C 63.3mg 70% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 452.5mg 35% DV
Iron 9.1mg 50% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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