Cod Fish Cakes With Fondue Piquante
- Ready In:
- 73hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 35
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
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COD FISH CAKES
- 12 ounces salt cod fish
- 2 quarts plus milk
- 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
- 1⁄4 cup chopped celery
- 1⁄2 lb white potato, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 3 cups water
- salt
- fresh ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 eggs
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Emeril's Original Essence
- 1 cup fine breadcrumbs
- oil (for frying)
- 1 cup fried spinach
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FONDUE PIQUANTE
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil, plus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped onions
- 3 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon seeded and minced jalapeno pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup peeled seeded and chopped tomato
- 3 bay leaves
- Emeril's Original Essence
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
directions
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COD FISH CAKES:
- Two days before serving, soak the cod in 1 quart of milk in a covered bowl, refrigerated, for 24 hours.
- The next day, discard the milk and rinse the cod well under cold water.
- Replace the cod in a fresh quart of milk and refrigerate for another 24 hours.
- Remove the cod from the milk and rinse well.
- Pat dry and flake the cod into small pieces.
- Preheat the fryer.
- In a saucepan, combine the onions, celery, potatoes, 2 teaspoons garlic, and water.
- Season the liquid with salt and pepper.
- Bring the liquid to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain.
- Turn the potatoes into a mixing bowl.
- Add the cod, parsley, remaining tablespoon of garlic, olive oil, 1 egg and cream.
- Using a hand-held masher, mash mixture until thoroughly blended.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Cool the mixture completely.
- Form the mixture into a log, 2 inches thick.
- Cut the logs into 2 inch pieces.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the flour and season with Essence.
- In another small mixing bowl, whisk the remaining 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons of milk together.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- In a third mixing bowl, add the bread crumbs and season with Essence.
- Dredge the cakes in the seasoned flour, coating completely.
- Dip each cake in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off.
- Dredge the cakes in the seasoned bread crumbs, coating each cake completely.
- Fry the cakes until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often for over-all browning.
- Remove the cakes from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Season the cakes with Essence.
- Serve warm with the Fondue Piquante and garnish with the fried spinach.
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FONDUE PIQUANTE:
- Heat 2 tablespoon of the oil in a non-reactive saucepan over high heat.
- Add the onions, green pepper, jalapenos, garlic, thyme, and oregano.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Saute for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaves, pinch of Essence, pinch of crushed red pepper and stock.
- Season with salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook for a few minutes.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Pour the mixture into a blender and drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup oil while the motor is running.
- Pour back in the saucepan and stir in the parsley.
- Serve warm.
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