FiskekakerNorwegian Fish Cakes

Name: Fiskekaker (Norwegian Fish Cakes)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Norway
Ingredients: 700 g Cod (finely chopped); 150 ml Whole Milk; 40 g Potato Starch; 8 g Salt; 2 g White Pepper; 30 g Unsalted Butter; 1 pcs Lemon (cut into wedges)

These soft Norwegian-style fish cakes are made with white fish, milk, and starch for a delicate texture. They are lightly pan-fried until golden and served simply, often with lemon on the side.

Prep

25m

Cook

15m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

265kcal

Calories

33g

Protein

Fat

13g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Fish Cakes

700g
Cod (finely chopped)
150ml
Whole Milk
40g
Potato Starch
8g
Salt
2g
White Pepper

Frying

30g
Unsalted Butter

Serving

1pcs
Lemon (cut into wedges)

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Method

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6 steps

01
Place the cod in a bowl and mix it with the salt and white pepper until it begins to look sticky.
02
Gradually stir in the whole milk, then mix in the potato starch until the mixture is smooth and holds together.
03
Shape the mixture into small patties and chill briefly if it feels too soft.
04
Melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
05
Cook the fish cakes until golden on both sides and until their centers reach 63°C (145°F).
06
Serve hot with the lemon alongside.

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