Bon Appetit/May 2004

Fish and Potato Fritters

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
36 each N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
FRITTERS: 12 ounces white-skinned potatoes (about 2 medium), unpeeled 12 ounces cod or halibut fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces 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 COATING BATTER: 1-1/3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 tespoon cayenne pepper
1/4 tespoon turmeric 1 cup water canola oil (for frying)



1 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.
2 Finely chop fish in processor. Add fish and all remainig 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.
3 FOR COATING BATTER: Whisk first 6 ingredients in another medium bowl. Add 1 cup water and whisk until smooth.
4 Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to rach depth of 2 inches; heat to 350 F. 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 hot.

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