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Fish Cake Recipe

Published: Oct 17, 2021 · Modified: Nov 23, 2024 by Judith Coates · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

These little gems are one of the delights of the mix of French and Algerian ingredients.
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Four round golden brown cakes in a black frying pan.

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.

Four round golden brown cakes in a black frying pan.

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.

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Four round golden brown cakes in a black frying pan.

Fish Cake Recipe

Judith Coates
These little gems are one of the delights of the mix of French and Algerian ingredients.
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Course fish dish
Cuisine French and Algerian
Servings 4

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.
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