Cod fish cakes (Fiskefrikadeller)
Give the easy cod fish cakes a Scandi twist with this tangy fish cake recipe that Rick Stein picked up in Copenhagen.
Ingredients
For the cod fish cakes
- 650g/1lb 7oz cod fillet, skinned and boned
- 150ml/5fl oz whipping cream
- ½ lemon, zest only
- 1 free-range egg, beaten
- 80²µ/2¾´Ç³ú plain flour, plus extra for dusting
- ¾ tsp salt
- 12 turns black peppermill
- small handful dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp capers, chopped
- 40²µ/1½´Ç³ú butter
For the mayonnaise
- 1 free-range egg yolk
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 150ml/5fl oz olive oil
For the remoulade
- 120ml/4fl oz mayonnaise (see above)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped capers
- 2 tbsp finely chopped pickled gherkin
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- squeeze lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp curry powder
- small handful chives, chopped
- 3–4 sprigs fresh tarragon, chopped
- 3 tbsp whipping cream, lightly whipped
Method
Combine the fish with the cream, lemon zest, egg, flour, salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the chopped dill and capers. The mixture will be a bit sticky.
With lightly floured hands divide into 8 to 12 portions – depending on what size you want the frikadeller – and form into flat patties.
Heat the butter until foaming and fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown. Keep warm.
For the mayonnaise, put the egg, vinegar and salt into a blender or food processor. Turn on the machine and very slowly trickle the oil through the hole in the lid until you have a thick emulsion. To make mayonnaise by hand, ensure all the ingredients are at room temperature. Put the egg, vinegar and salt into a mixing bowl. Lightly whisk the yolks to break them and, using a wire whisk, beat the oil in a few drops at a time until it is all incorporated. Once you have added the same volume of oil as the original mixture of egg and vinegar, you can add the oil a little more quickly.
Mix together all the ingredients for the remoulade, folding in the whipped cream at the end. Serve alongside the frikadeller.
Recipe Tips
Any leftover mayonnaise will keep covered in the fridge for a few days.
