Description

Make these awesome, traditional Irish cod patties with an amazing homemade tartar sauce for Fridays during Lent, St. Patrick's Day, meatless Mondays or any day.

Ingredients

• Fish Cakes:
• 1 lb. russet potatoes, peeled
• 1 lb. cod fillets
• 1 T. spicy ketchup or chili sauce
• a handful of minced fresh parsley
• freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 lemon
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/4 t. black pepper
• 32 Ritz crackers, finely crushed
• 2-3 T. vegetable oil, for frying
• lemon wedges and fresh greens, for serving
• Tartar Sauce:
• 1 pasteurized egg, at room temperature
• 1 c. vegetable oil, at room temperature
• 1 t. grainy Dijon mustard
• freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 lemon
• 2 t. capers
• 1/2 c. dill pickles, chopped
• 1/4 t. salt
• black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Peel and chop the potatoes into large chunks; place in a saucepan; cover with cold water; add 2 t. salt; bring to a boil; cook until the potatoes are very soft, about 20 minutes.
2. While potatoes are cooking, place the fish in a shallow saute pan; cover with cold water; bring to a boil; cover; turn off heat; allow the fish to poach for about 10-15 minutes. Drain.
3. Drain cooked potatoes; place in a large bowl. Mash potatoes with the back of a fork, leaving a little chunks for texture.