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Fish offal cakes

Fish offal cakes are made from cooked fish offal minced with boiled potatoes, potato flour, egg yolk and chives, shaped into small cakes, floured and fried in butter or fat. From Erken's Stor kokebok (1949), p. 185.

Source: Henriette Schønberg Erken, Stor kokebok, 1949-utg. s. 185 (falt i det fri)

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About the dish

The recipe shows how the offal of fish, such as liver and roe, was fully used in the household. The cakes are a thrifty alternative to ordinary fish cakes.

How to make it

  1. 1

    Mince the offal

    Mince the cooked offal once together with the potatoes.

  2. 2

    Mix the dough

    Add the potato flour, egg yolk, pepper, salt and chives and mix well.

  3. 3

    Shape the cakes

    Shape the mixture into small cakes and dust them in flour.

  4. 4

    Fry and serve

    Fry the cakes in butter or other fat. Serve with browned butter or brown sauce.

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Frequently asked questions

What is meant by fish offal?
The book only says fish offal and that it should be cooked.
What is served with it?
Browned butter or brown sauce.
How are the cakes fried?
They are floured and fried in butter or fat.

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