Traditional Durban Fish cake

Ever feel for that hot, spicy fish cake, made the way mum made it……. Another great side dish to have over drinks and yes of course a great Thunee game. Don’t forget to sprinkle lemon juice with each piece. Thanks to mum and her years of using this recipe, why don’t you give it a try? Ingredients:

• 2 fish of choice medium size (can get from your local butcher cleaned and deboned)

• Boil fish of choice

• 3 small potatoes

• Make Hard mash

• 3 small Onions

• Dhania 4 hands full cut fine

• Finely chopped 6 green Chilies (use based on desired heat level)

• Crushed dry chilies

• Mint optional

• Baking powder

• Salt

• 2 Eggs

Method

• Place flaked fish in a bowl (E.g. 2 cups hake)

• Mix all ingredients (measurements are approximate)

• 1 cup hard mash, 1 cup onions, 2 hands full cut Dhania, 2 teaspoons crushed dry chilies, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 and half teaspoon salt check for taste

• Add 2 beaten egg and Mix well

• Taste dough as it might need salt or chilies (use your own method to taste flavor J)

• If reached desired taste, mix both parts and let sit for 10 minutes in fridge

• Make small round balls and then Flatten to desired size (3” recommended)

• Add to oil and fry until golden brown

• Take out from oil and place onto tray or plate. Do not place paper to drain
  

*Let sit to col prior to serving