This is an Algerian fish cake recipe which will give you the best fish cakes you have ever tasted. They are a little bit different than ordinary fish cakes as they have the added flavours of warming spices, so typical of Algerian cooking.
The French have a great influence in Algerian cooking and these little gems are one of the delights of the mix of French and Algerian ingredients.
Although a simple recipe they are comforting and nourishing - and if you love fish, you will love these.
Even people who think they don't like fish will be amazed at how good they are.
They are great for any day of the week for family meals or would make an excellent option for entertaining as they are sensational.
More Delicious French Fish Recipes
- Plaice Recipe - Millers Wife Style give it a go! Delicious!
- Mediterranean Fish Pie with vegetables.
- Bouillabaisse: Another mediteranean dish of fish soup.
📖 Recipe
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Fish Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 175 g 6oz chopped onion
- Salt
- 100 g 4oz breadcrumbs
- 150 mls ¼ pint milk
- 3 eggs
- 675 1½ lbs fresh white fish such as haddock, cod, whiting etc
- Black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- Flour for dusting
- Butter and olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Sprinkle the onions with salt and leave aside for half an hour
- Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for about 10 minutes then squeeze them until most of the milk has gone
- Beat the eggs and add this to the breadcrumb mixture
- Chop the fish and the onions very finely, you can use your food processor here for convenience.
- Season with the cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.
- Leave the mixture in the refrigerator for half an hour.
- Finally, form the mixture into round cakes and dust with flour.
- Fry them gently in the butter and oil until golden brown.
- Serve with a tomato sauce or with a fresh green salad.
Loved it, tweaked it, or not your "cup of tea"... I’d really love to hear how it went for you.