Horse mackerel or bogue fish cakes

By Γιώργος Πορτέσιης

This dish is of Cypriot origin.

Horse mackerel or bogue fish cakes
30 min
Preparation
15 min
Cooking
45 min
Total
Facile
Level
4
Servings

Ingredients

  •  2 fillets of horse mackerel or red mullet (baked or steamed)
  •   1 cooked potato
  •  1 egg
  • Aromatic herbs: dill or parsley
  • Lemon zest
  •  Salt, pepper
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Toasted bread for stuffing

Preparation

1
Cook the fish and potatoes, then mix everything together with an egg and some herbs
2
Form small balls.
3
Coat in breadcrumbs, then bake or pan-fry.
4
To make the most of the fish bones: cook them for 30 minutes with vegetables to make a delicious fish stock. You can freeze it in ice cube trays for later use; it adds a rich flavor and an intense aroma to dishes. You can also add garlic and onion.