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Authentic Cape Malay Fish Cakes

Cape Malay Fish Cakes

Daniella Frymer
This traditional Cape Malay Fish Cakes recipe is made with authentic spices & curry that will have your mouth watering for more than just one.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine South African
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g butterfish (if not available use salmon or cod)
  • 250 g mash potato
  • 2 large red onions
  • 2 large whole eggs
  • 1 knob fresh ginger finely chopped
  • 1 pinch mild curry powder
  • 1 pinch chilli powder
  • ½ bunch parsley finely chopped
  • 2 large lemons freshly squeezed
  • Mustard dressing ingredients
  • 2 tbsp grain mustard
  • 200 ml single cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Instructions
 

  • Using a food processor, blitz your butterfish, still leaving it chunky.
  • 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.
  • Drizzle the whole grain mustard dressing over the fish cakes & garnish with a fresh side salad & lemon wedges.
Keyword Fish