Mother's Famous Codfish Cakes

Name: Mother's Famous Codfish Cakes
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Six servings
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

Recipe from James Beard

Adapted by Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 25 minutes
Rating: 3(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:Six servings

1½pounds salt cod, soaked overnight, boiled until tender, then drained and cooled
1½pounds peeled potatoes, boiled and drained
1teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2egg yolks
2teaspoons heavy cream
¼pound butter, for pan frying

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Preparation

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