FabSwingers.com forum: Fishcake

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Mrs Beeton is a font of cooking knowledge. Strangely certain dark, dank forgotten parts of the world don't know what a fishcake is

Leftover Fish

600ml (1 pint) Water

1 Onion

1 Small Bunch Sweet Herbs

Salt and Pepper to taste

Equal quantities of:

Breadcrumbs

Cold Potatoes

½ tsp Parsley

Coating:

1 Egg

Breadcrumbs

Remove the meat from the bones of the fish and add to the head and fins, into a saucepan with the water.

Add salt and pepper, the onion and herbs and simmer slowly for about 2 hours

Chop the fish finely and mix well with breadcrumbs and cold potatoes, adding the parsley and seasoning

Form into a cake or individual cakes, with the white of an egg

Brush with egg yolk, cover with breadcrumbs and fry of a light brown

Strain the stock, pour over and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring it carefully once or twice.

Serve hot and garnish with slices of lemon and parsley.

Simples

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is not something I would make for one person, as it does take a lot of work and preparations!

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

Or alternatively get one out of the freezer and stick it under the grill

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

You lost me at "leftovers"

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By *riendlyfunfemWoman
over a year ago

A world of my own

Mmmmm I can imagine they would taste extra yummy made with salmon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Or alternatively get one out of the freezer and stick it under the grill

Homemade is nicer though

I would use smoked fish like kippers to make them even tastier

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

"You lost me at "leftovers""

Lost me at Mrs Beeton

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just got back from deepest darkest yorkshire, and they seem to fishcakes and fish pattys mixed up, so I thought I'd help them out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

and what is the difference between a patty n a cake?? fishcakes is wee round things wi fish in them??

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By *prite128Woman
over a year ago

maidstone

whats a fish patty??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

phew so its no just me that doesnt know!!

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By *ickmealloverWoman
over a year ago

a very plush appartment off junt 7 M5

"You lost me at "leftovers""

psml ditto xx

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By *riendlyfunfemWoman
over a year ago

A world of my own

"whats a fish patty??"

I was about to ask the same thing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The above description would give you a rissole!!!

A REAL PROPER fishcake is 2 slices of parboiled potato, with a filling of flaked fish, dipped in batter and deepfried!

I really can't understand why some people can't get this concept into their heads!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If in doubt, as some are, Wikipediea it!!

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By *lirty14uMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

Its a little thing that swims in the sea, and stop calling me Patty...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

sounds disgustin if u ask me and this is the nation that invented the deep fried mars bar!!!

a fish cake to me is somethin that lurks at the back o the freezer that u dont remember buyin and is covered in breadcrumbs!

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By *prite128Woman
over a year ago

maidstone

"The above description would give you a rissole!!!

A REAL PROPER fishcake is 2 slices of parboiled potato, with a filling of flaked fish, dipped in batter and deepfried!

I really can't understand why some people can't get this concept into their heads!

erm...its only a recipie we're discussing, not world peace lol

down here a fish cake would be coated in flour and fried in a frying pan, not deep fried ..possibly breadcrumbed but never battered.

not heard the term patty, and a rissole would be meat and never fish!

fond memories of helping my grandma make fishcakes now xx

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By *im53Man
over a year ago

Boldon

"whats a fish patty??

I was about to ask the same thing!

it`s all to do with the percentage of fish/ potato, to much potato and it`s a patty not a fish cake

dont know the exact fig but its set by trading standards

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"sounds disgustin if u ask me and this is the nation that invented the deep fried mars bar!!!

a fish cake to me is somethin that lurks at the back o the freezer that u dont remember buyin and is covered in breadcrumbs!"

Thats because you've not had proper fishcakes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

well offer to make me dinner then and educate me on fishcakes lol!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"whats a fish patty??

I was about to ask the same thing!

it`s all to do with the percentage of fish/ potato, to much potato and it`s a patty not a fish cake

dont know the exact fig but its set by trading standards

Fishcakes and pattys are nothing alike, bloody heathen lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"whats a fish patty??

I was about to ask the same thing!

it`s all to do with the percentage of fish/ potato, to much potato and it`s a patty not a fish cake

dont know the exact fig but its set by trading standards

Fishcakes and pattys are nothing alike, bloody heathen lol"

Oooooo Arcy is turning in to delia.

well done that man.

Mind, i dont eat fish..yucky yucky.

But did make meself some goats cheese and tom tartlets.

scrummy

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

"If in doubt, as some are, Wikipediea it!!"

....and assume that whatever you read, the opposite is true!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"sounds disgustin if u ask me and this is the nation that invented the deep fried mars bar!!!

a fish cake to me is somethin that lurks at the back o the freezer that u dont remember buyin and is covered in breadcrumbs!

Thats because you've not had proper fishcakes

Neither have you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"well offer to make me dinner then and educate me on fishcakes lol!!

don't ask him to do that....he'll only make you a rissole and not a proper fishcake - lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The above description would give you a rissole!!!

A REAL PROPER fishcake is 2 slices of parboiled potato, with a filling of flaked fish, dipped in batter and deepfried!

I really can't understand why some people can't get this concept into their heads!

erm...its only a recipie we're discussing, not world peace lol

down here a fish cake would be coated in flour and fried in a frying pan, not deep fried ..possibly breadcrumbed but never battered.

not heard the term patty, and a rissole would be meat and never fish!

fond memories of helping my grandma make fishcakes now xx"

This is a follow on to an earlier discussion between Arc and myself!

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By *prite128Woman
over a year ago

maidstone

"The above description would give you a rissole!!!

A REAL PROPER fishcake is 2 slices of parboiled potato, with a filling of flaked fish, dipped in batter and deepfried!

I really can't understand why some people can't get this concept into their heads!

erm...its only a recipie we're discussing, not world peace lol

down here a fish cake would be coated in flour and fried in a frying pan, not deep fried ..possibly breadcrumbed but never battered.

not heard the term patty, and a rissole would be meat and never fish!

fond memories of helping my grandma make fishcakes now xx

This is a follow on to an earlier discussion between Arc and myself!"

ok sorry, didnt realise when i replied

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

far as im aware the forums are public??

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm just trying to educate those poor unfortunates in a foriegn country

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm just trying to educate those poor unfortunates in a foriegn country

...and so it comes to pass...what I said about forums!

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By *prite128Woman
over a year ago

maidstone

"far as im aware the forums are public??"

oh i dont think it was meant that no one else could reply .. i just meant that i didnt understand the context if that makes sense

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

aye understand but if somethin posted it is public then therefore everyone is allowed to reply hence why its a forum even if it was a discussion between two people!! but still dont understand the difference lol!! xx

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By *prite128Woman
over a year ago

maidstone

"aye understand but if somethin posted it is public then therefore everyone is allowed to reply hence why its a forum even if it was a discussion between two people!! but still dont understand the difference lol!! xx

me neither

but i do love fishcakes, even if they are the softy southern version

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

Fishcake forum fight!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

as long as arc not cookin them god knows what we would be gettin hit with!!!!

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By *prite128Woman
over a year ago

maidstone

"as long as arc not cookin them god knows what we would be gettin hit with!!!!

he'd prob try and iron them

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

I know what Pattys are..........flat things they cook on spongebob square pants

they're crabby pattys but I expect you could use any other type of fish too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

krabby patty lol!!! or u can have a chum bucket!!! xx

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

When did crabs become fish

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By *lirty14uMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

"I know what Pattys are..........flat things they cook on spongebob square pants

they're crabby pattys but I expect you could use any other type of fish too

Amazing how the insanity level raises when X-factor ends.... lol

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

"When did crabs become fish

Ok shell fish

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When did crabs become fish

Ok shell fish

But I offered to share

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

"I know what Pattys are..........flat things they cook on spongebob square pants

they're crabby pattys but I expect you could use any other type of fish too

Amazing how the insanity level raises when X-factor ends.... lol"

Its also amazing how a thread about fishcakes can go tits up

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I know what Pattys are..........flat things they cook on spongebob square pants

they're crabby pattys but I expect you could use any other type of fish too

Amazing how the insanity level raises when X-factor ends.... lol

Its also amazing how a thread about fishcakes can go tits up

xx"
And fish don't even have tits

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over a year ago

"I know what Pattys are..........flat things they cook on spongebob square pants

they're crabby pattys but I expect you could use any other type of fish too

Amazing how the insanity level raises when X-factor ends.... lol

Its also amazing how a thread about fishcakes can go tits up

xx And fish don't even have tits"

PMSL if they did would they float or sink?

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By *ouvakMan
over a year ago

clacton on sea

thought i'd add this in the hope it might nake it clearer

# Mix all the sauce ingredients together. Set aside. Lay the fish and bay leaves in a frying pan. Pour over the milk and 150ml/¼ pint water. Cover, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 4 mins. Take off the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 mins to gently finish cooking the fish.

# Meanwhile, peel and chop the potatoes into even-sized chunks. Put them in a saucepan and just cover with boiling water. Add a pince of salt, bring back to the boil and simmer for 10 mins or until tender, but not broken up.

# Lift the fish out of the milk with a slotted spoon and put on a plate to cool. Drain the potatoes in a colander and leave for a min or two. Tip them back into the hot pan on the lowest heat you can and let them dry out for 1 min, mashing them with a fork and stirring so they don't stick. You should have a light, dry fluffy mash. Take off the heat and beat in 1 rounded tbsp of the sauce, then the lemon zest, parsley and chives. Season well with salt and pepper. The potato should have a good flavour, so taste and adjust to suit.

# Drain off liquid from the fish, grind some pepper over it, then flake it into big chunks into the pan of potatoes. Using your hands, gently lift the fish and potatoes together so they just mix (see pic 1). You'll only need a couple of turns, or the fish will break up too much. Put to one side and cool.

# Beat the egg on a large plate and lightly flour a board. Spread the breadcrumbs on a baking sheet. Divide the fish cake mixture into four. On the floured board, and with floured hands, carefully shape into four cakes, about 2.5cm thick (pic 2). One by one, sit each cake in the egg, and brush over the top and sides so it is completely coated (pic 3). Sit the cakes on the crumbs, patting the crumbs on the sides and tops so they are lightly covered. Transfer to a plate, cover and chill for 30 mins (or up to a day ahead).

# Heat the oil in a large frying pan. To test when ready, drop a piece of the dry breadcrumbs in - if it sizzles and quickly turns golden brown, it is ready to use. Fry the fish cakes over a medium heat for about 5 mins on each side or until crisp and golden. Serve with the rest of the sauce (squeeze in a little lemon zest to taste), lemon wedges for squeezing over and watercress.

FOR THE FISH CAKES

* 450g skinned Icelandic cod or haddock fillet, from a sustainable source

* 2 bay leaves

* 150ml milk

* 350g Maris Piper potatoes

* ½ tsp finely grated lemons zest

* 1 tbsp fresh white flatleaf parsley , chopped

* 1 tbsp snipped chives

* 1 egg

* flour , for shaping

* 85g fresh white breadcrumbs , preferably a day or two old

* 3-4 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil , for shallow frying

* lemon wedges and watercress , to serve

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

How do you know when it's the fish's birthday anyway?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

PMSL at this thread.

An ex-colleague of mine had an excellent put down when he referred an ornamental female colleague (good looking but useless) as "tits on fish", as in fooking useless!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

gawd, some people have no idea do they, a fish cake is quite simply a chocolate sponge in the shape of a fish, Nemo is a good one to choose for kids parties, kids parties eh, would go well for us 'adults' here wouldn't it.

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