Mona's Newfoundland Fishcakes

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Do you love fishcakes?? Here is a recipe that I'm sure you will make over and over again - Found it in the magazine Saltscapes - such a wonderful magazine, has delicious recipes in it -"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb salt, cod bits
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 3 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 tablespoon summer savory
• pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• butter or vegetable oil

directions

1. Cover salt fish with water, and soak 3-4 hours. Change water on fish, and boil gently for about 10 minutes. Drain.
2. Cook onion in 1/4 cup water until soft.
3. Mash together fish, potatoes, and onion; add summer savory, pepper and beaten egg, and mix well. Form into patties, and coat lightly with flour.
4. Fry in butter or vegetable oil over medium heat until crisp and golden brown.