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I write a recipe column for a monthly newsletter. The newsletter is for people living with mental health issues, who are new to independent living. The recipes are designed to be tasty and inexpensive. Here's one:
Fish Cakes
500-600 g fresh haddock
5 medium sized potatoes
1 egg, lightly beaten OR 1 tbsp. flour (optional)
1 tbsp butter, melted (optional)
Scrub and slice the potatoes lengthwise for quicker cooking. Place in a pot, with lots of water, and simmer until falling apart when touched with a fork.
Scoop out the potatoes, and put the haddock filets into the simmering water for about 3 minutes, or until the fish is cooked. Remove from pot.
Place the fish and potatoes in a bowl, and mash together. At this point, some folks may want to add a small, finely-minced onion. It is important to mince the onion, because it takes less time to cook. Now, if desired, add the egg or flour - this will help to 'bind' the other ingredients. The butter is for flavour. Mix. Place the mixture in the fridge to cool for a couple of hours, and it will be easier to handle. Remove from fridge, make individual fish cakes.
Heat 2 tbsp. canola oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet to medium-high, add fish cakes. When the cakes are browned, turn and continue frying until side 2 is browned. Serve with salt and pepper to taste.
*Substitute olive oil for canola, and add a small tab of butter for flavour.
** Substitute salt fish --- first, soak it overnite, drain and cover with water. Bring to the boil for about 10 minutes, and it's ready to go!
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