Broiled Fishcakes With Ginger And Cilantro
- 1 (1/2 lb) baking potato
- 1 1/2 lbs cod fish fillets (or other white fish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced (plus more for garnish)
- 1 small hot red chili pepper, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 lime, cut in wedges
- Boil the potato in salted water until tender but not mushy (or bake the potato until tender but not overly soft).
- Place the fish in a skillet which can be covered and cover the fish with salted water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, turn off the heat, cover the fish and let it poach in the water for ten minutes.
- Transfer the fish via slotted spoon to a bowl.
- Peel the cooked potato and add it to the fish and mash the two together.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Add the seasonings and salt and pepper to taste to the fish/potato mixture and work the mixture with your hands until well blended.
- Shape into 8 equal burger-shaped patties.
- Brush the patties on both sides with the oil and place on a non-stick or foil covererd cookie sheet.
- Broil about 4" from heat source until nicely browned on top--about 3 minutes; then turn and brown the other side.
- Serve hot garnished with lime wedges and additional cilantro.
baking potato, cod fish, fresh ginger, fresh cilantro, hot red chili pepper, salt, peanut oil, lime
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broiled-fishcakes-with-ginger-and-cilantro-156187 (may not work)