Mother's Famous Codfish Cakes

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds salt cod, soaked overnight, boiled until tender, then drained and cooled
  • 1 1/2 pounds peeled potatoes, boiled and drained
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 pound butter, for pan frying

Directions

  1. 1
    Using a fork, flake the fish into very fine pieces.
  2. 2
    Using a ricer or electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes with the fresh ginger and pepper to taste.
  3. 3
    Place the fish and the mashed potatoes in a large bowl.
  4. 4
    Add the egg yolks and heavy cream and combine well.
  5. 5
    Form the mixture into 12 patties and fry in butter over medium heat until golden on each side, about 4 minutes per side.

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