Salt Shaker Deli Salt Cod Fish Cakes
Indulge in a Maritime delicacy with these traditional Salt Cod Fish Cakes from Salt Shaker Deli! Made with locally sourced salt cod, tender potatoes, and sautéed onions, these crispy cakes boast a hearty flavour, perfect for any gathering. Enjoy them as a main dish or appetizer, paired with local chow chow!
Ingredients
| 5 lbs | White Flesh Potatoes, peeled |
| 3 lbs | Local Salt Cod |
| 1 lb | White Onions, diced |
| 6 oz | Salt Pork Fatback, skin off, diced |
| 1/2 cup | Parsley, Finely Chopped |
| 500 ml | Milk |
| Flour, for dusting | |
| Canola oil, for frying |
Directions
- Soak salt cod in 4 litres of cold water for 6 hours, changing water twice. Once done, rinse, pat dry, and set aside.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until soft.
- Sauté pork fatback until crispy.
- Add diced onions; sauté until translucent.
- Poach salt cod in milk until tender and the cod flakes. Remove from milk and let cool.
- Combine potatoes, onion, and pork fatback in large bowl and mash together.
- Once mashed, gently fold the poached cod into the potato mixture, trying to keep the fish pieces whole.
- Add parsley and allow mixture to cool.
- Divide mixture into 5 oz portions and form into patties.
- Dust patties with flour and fry in canola oil over medium high heat until golden brown on each side.
Local Source Guide
Seafood: Available at Afishionado Fishmongers, Clearwater Retail Stores, Comeau’s Sea Foods Ltd., Evan’s Seafood, and Fisherman’s Market International.
Produce: Masstown Market, Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms, Uprooted Market & Cafe, or one of the many Farmers Markets of Nova Scotia locations.
Credits
Recipe provided by: Salt Shaker Deli
Photography provided by: Michelle Doucette Photography (@east.coast.food.stories)
– This recipe is featured in our 2024 Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide –