Fish fofos

Fish fofos

Area: Portuguese

Category: Seafood

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Haddock600g
Potatoes300g
Green Chilli1 chopped
Coriander3 tbs
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Pepper1/2 tsp
Garlic3 cloves
Ginger2 pieces
Flour2 tbs
Eggs3
Breadcrumbs75g
Vegetable OilFor frying

Instruction

  • STEP 1 Put the fish into a lidded pan and pour over enough water to cover
  • Bring to a simmer and gently poach for 10 minutes over a low heat with the lid on
  • Drain and flake the fish
  • STEP 2 Put the fish, potato, green chilli, coriander, cumin, black pepper, garlic and ginger in a large bowl
  • Season, add the rice flour, mix well and break in 1 egg
  • Stir the mixture and divide into 15, then form into small logs
  • Break the remaining eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly
  • Put the breadcrumbs into another bowl
  • Dip each fofo in the beaten egg followed by the breadcrumb mixture
  • Chill for 20 minutes
  • STEP 3 Heat 1cm of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat
  • Fry the fofos in batches for 2 minutes on each side, turning gently to get an even golden brown colour all over
  • Drain on kitchen paper and repeat with the remaining fofos
  • STEP 4 For the onion salad, mix together the onion, coriander and lemon juice with a pinch of salt
  • Serve with the fofos and mango chutney