Lake Superior Whitefish Cakes - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 1/2 lb. whitefish fillets
1/2 c. diced onion
1 egg or 2 egg whites
3 Tbsp. flour
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. Lawry's seasoned salt
1 c. bread crumbs (to roll)
vegetable oil (to cook)
1/4 tsp. thyme
turmeric (sprinkle)
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1/4 tsp. ground mustard
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. mace
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. tarragon
Preparation
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Using chopping board, chop whitefish into flakes, putting in bowl as you go.
Chop onion; add to bowl.
Beat egg.
Stir into fish mixture.
Stir in flour and spices.
Gradually add milk, stirring until mixture is light and fluffy.
Heat oil at 375\u00b0
or when a drop of water sizzles.
Dip spoon in cold water, then in fish mixture to scoop out cakes.
Roll in bread to cover.
Fry in hot oil turning once, about 4 minutes
on each side, depending on how large they are.
Drain on paper towel before serving.
Great with a cheese sauce, creamed peas, tartar sauce or a brown butter sauce.
Also great as an appetizer served hot or cold (making smaller balls).
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