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Saturday, 28 January 2012 11:50

Cape Malay Fish Cakes

Cape Malay Fish Cakes is a traditional Cape Malay South African Recipe with authentic spices and curry.

Fish cake ingredients

  • 500g butterfish (if not available use salmon or cod)
  • 250g mash potato
  • 2 red onions
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1 fresh knob of ginger, finely chopped
  • Pinch mild curry powder
  • Pinch chilli powder
  • Half bunch parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 freshly squeezed lemons
  • Mustard dressing ingredients
  • 2 Tblsp grain mustard
  • 200ml single cream
  • 1 freshly squeezed lemon
  • Pinch salt and pepper

Method

  • Using a food processor, blits your butterfish, still leaving it chunkey
  • Mix together all other ingredients – making sure it does not form a paste
  • Roll the fish mix into balls (120g), lightly flour & shape into fish cakes
  • Heat veg oil in a non stick frying pan, lightly brown the cakes on both sides
  • Finish them off in a pre-heated oven at a 190 degrees, for 8 – 10 min
  • Drissel the whole grain mustard dressing over the fish cakes & garnish with a fresh side salad & lemon wedges.

Serves 8