Scottish Fish and Potato Fritters Recipe

Serves/Makes: 36 fritters

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces halibut or cod fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 12 ounces white-skinned potatoes (about 2 medium), unpeeled
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala*
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup water
• Canola oil for frying

How to cook Scottish Fish and Potato Fritters:

• FOR FRITTERS: Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until very tender, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Peel, then mash potatoes in medium bowl until almost smooth.
• Finely chop fish in processor. Add fish and all remaining ingredients to mashed potatoes and stir to blend well. using 1 level tablespoonful for each fritter, form mixture into balls; place on rimmed baking sheet. Cover and chill 1 to 6 hours.
• FOR COATING BATTER: Whisk first 6 ingredients in another medium bowl. Add 1 cup water and whisk until smooth.
• Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 2 inches; heat to 350°F (180°C). Working in batches, drop fritters into batter to coat. Using fork, scoop up each fritter; shake off excess batter and drop into hot oil. Fry until golden, about 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve the Scottish Fish and Potato Fritters hot with ketchup or your favorite sauce.

Note:
The Scottish Fish and Potato Fritters recipe very easy to prepare and so good!

Comment:
*Garam masala is a blend of ground spices common in the Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani cuisine, whose literal meaning is ‘hot (or warm) spice’.

This recipe for Scottish Fish and Potato Fritters serves/makes: 36 fritters

Main Ingredient: Halibut
Preparation Method: Deep Fried
Cuisine: British