Mackerel Fish Cakes
These fish cakes get a lovely smokey note from mackerel and are a delight to eat.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 large mackerels smoked or raw (about 1 kg in flakes)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 slice white bread about 2cm thick
- 2 tablespoons onions blended
- 2 tablespoons ginger blended
- 1 teaspoons red chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns crushed
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Flake mackerel making sure to remove any bones. You can either use a fork or your fingers.
- Soak bread in water for 2 minutes and then squeeze out water gently and add to the flakes.
- Add eggs, onions, ginger, pepper, salt and mix thoroughly and then form patties out of the mixture.
- Heat oil and fry fish cakes over medium heat for about 4 minutes making sure not to crowd the pan and flipping over halfway through.
- Serve warm or cold with a salad or with fried sweet potatoes or in a bread roll.
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Notes
- If you want to use raw mackerels, cut each mackerel into 3 pieces and steam with some onions and ginger until cooked. Flake the mackerels and proceed with the instructions.