Jewish Soul Food: Crispy Fish Cakes With Pine Nuts

Name: Jewish Soul Food: Crispy Fish Cakes With Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds meaty white fish, such as cod, tilapia or halibut, pulsed until coarsely chopped in a food processor or coarsely chopped with a sharp knife; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, ground in a mortar and pestle or mini food processor, plus 2 tablespoons whole; 2 fresh dill sprigs, finely chopped; 5 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons good-quality bread crumbs (or slightly more, as needed); zest of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; dash of tabasco sauce or 1/2 hot chile pepper (red or green), finely chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup best-quality bread crumbs (I like Japanese panko crumbs best); vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 3/4 pounds meaty white fish, such as cod, tilapia or halibut, pulsed until coarsely chopped in a food processor or coarsely chopped with a sharp knife
2 tablespoons pine nuts, ground in a mortar and pestle or mini food processor, plus 2 tablespoons whole
2 fresh dill sprigs, finely chopped
5 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 eggs
2 tablespoons good-quality bread crumbs (or slightly more, as needed)
zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
dash of tabasco sauce or 1/2 hot chile pepper (red or green), finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup best-quality bread crumbs (I like Japanese panko crumbs best)
vegetable oil

1
Combine the fish, ground pine nuts, whole pine nuts, dill, parsley, garlic, onion, eggs, bread crumbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, Tabasco, salt and pepper and knead thoroughly.
2
Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to stabilize.
3
With wet hands, form balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter and flatten them slightly.
4
Coat with 1 cup bread crumbs.
5
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan.
6
Fry the patties in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden.
7
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
8
Serve hot or at room temperature.
9
The patties can be made a few hours in advance and heated, covered with aluminum foil, in a 350F oven for 5 to 6 minutes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 3/4 pounds meaty white fish, such as cod, tilapia or halibut, pulsed until coarsely chopped in a food processor or coarsely chopped with a sharp knife, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, ground in a mortar and pestle or mini food processor, plus 2 tablespoons whole, 2 fresh dill sprigs, finely chopped, 5 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Jewish Soul Food: Crispy Fish Cakes With Pine Nuts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!