Description

Irish fish cakes are an old fashioned, traditional Irish country dish. They can make a light meal on top of a bed of salad greens, tomatoes and red onion, or can be the main dish with your favorite sides. Serve with your favorite homemade or store bought

Ingredients

• Fsh cakes;
• 1 lb. russet potatoes
• 1 lb. cod fillet
• 1 T. spicy ketchup or chili sauce
• handful of minced fresh parsley
• freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, finely crushed
• 2-3 T. vegetable oil, for frying
• Garnish:
• green onion, sliced
• parsley, chopped
• bed of greens, oil and vinegar, chopped tomatoes and sliced red onions, for serving
• tartar sauce and lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps

1. Scrub, peel and cut potatoes into large chunks. Place in a saucepan; cover with cold water; add 2 t. salt; bring to a boil. Cook until very soft.
2. Put cod in a shallow saute pan; cover with cold water; bring to a boil; cover; turn off heat; let fish poach for about 10-15 minutes; drain.
3. Drain potatoes; place into a large mixing bowl; mash with the back of a fork, leaving a little bit of texture.