Herbed Codfish Cakes Recipe

Name: Herbed Codfish Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 LB dried salt cod; 1/2 CUP self-rising flour; 1/2 CUP all purpose flour; 1/2 TSP salt; 1/2 TSP ground black pepper; 1/4 TSP turmeric; 1 CUP finely chopped onion; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/4 CUP chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/4 TSP minced seeded deveined Scotch bonnet or habanero chile; 3/4 CUP whole milk; 1 large egg; Vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

3/4 LB dried salt cod
1/2 CUP self-rising flour
1/2 CUP all purpose flour
1/2 TSP salt
1/2 TSP ground black pepper
1/4 TSP turmeric
1 CUP finely chopped onion
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 CUP chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 TSP minced seeded deveined Scotch bonnet or habanero chile
3/4 CUP whole milk
1 large egg
Vegetable oil (for frying)

1
Place fish in large bowl. Pour in enough cold water to cover; soak 4 hours. Drain, add cold water to cover, and chill overnight. Drain fish; shred finely. Measure 2 cups for cakes (reserve remaining fish for another use).
2
Combine self-rising flour and next 4 ingredients in large bowl; whisk to blend. Add 2 cups flaked fish, onion, green onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, garlic, and chile; stir to blend well. Whisk well and egg in small bowl; stir into fish mixture.
3
Pour oil into heavy large skillet to depth of 1/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop 1 rounded tbsp batter for each cake into skillet. Saute until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels; drain. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm in 350 F oven 10 minutes.)
4
Arrange codfish cakes on platter. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 LB dried salt cod, 1/2 CUP self-rising flour, 1/2 CUP all purpose flour, 1/2 TSP salt, and more.

Yes, Herbed Codfish Cakes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Herbed Codfish Cakes

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