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Potato Cod Cakes w/ Lemon Yogurt Dipping Sauce

July 26, 2010

Sometimes getting kids to eat fish can be a real challenge, but it's such a great source of protein that I'm always thinking of fun new ways to present it to little ones who resist it. Cod is an ideal introductory fish because of its mild flavor and light texture. It's also a good source of omega-3's, niacin and vitamins B12 and 6, all of which are important for growing bodies.

I find that whenever I serve my kids food they can hold and eat with their hands, they are more prone to eat it. For this recipe, I combined cod with some potato, cheese and breadcrumbs, molded it into bite-sized cakes and then served them up with a zesty dip. I'm never one to "sneak" fish or vegetables into recipes, but if your kids are averse to trying fish, these little cakes are delicious and a great way for them to enjoy something new. You never know, you may make fish fans out of your kids yet!

Dipping Sauce:

2 Tbsp Yogurt
2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
2 Tsp Lemon
1/4 Tsp Salt

1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
2. Serve.

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Potato Cod Cakes w/ Lemon Yogurt Dipping Sauce  (Makes 16 Mini Patties â�� Serves 4)

  • Prep Time:20 minutes,
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes,
  • Total Time: 40 minutes,

Ingredients

  • 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 1/2 pounds cod
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped fine
  • 2 eggs, whisked separately
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • canola or vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. 1. Bring a steamer pot with 2 inches of water to a boil and cook the potato chunks for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender. Remove to a bowl and mash.
  2. 2. Add the cod to the steamer pot and cook for 5-6 minutes. Remove to a plate, cool and flake with a fork, being careful to remove any bones.
  3. 3. Place the cod, mashed potatoes, parmesan, parsley, 1 egg and salt in a bowl and stir to combine.
  4. 4. Shape about 2 tbsp of the cod mixture into 16 evenly shaped patties.
  5. 5. Place the breadcrumbs and remaining whisked egg into two separate bowls and gently roll each patty into the whisked egg and then into the bread crumbs.
  6. 6. Heat a thin layer of oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
  7. 7. Cook the cod cakes 4 minutes on each side or until golden.
  8. 8. Serve with dipping sauce.
  9. To Freeze:After step 5, place the patties on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer for one hour, remove and place in ziploc bags, label and freeze up to 4 months.
  10. When ready, remove from ziploc bag and place on a plate and place in the fridge to defrost for 24 hours and continue with steps 6-8. You can also just place in the the oven from the freezer at 400 for 10-15 minutes.
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  1. msdrea

    November 15, 2012 at 12:06 pm

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    Made this again today but put them in oven instead since I didn’t want to stand over stove….came out just as good…400 degrees for about 10 mins on each side!

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  5. Melissa

    March 25, 2011 at 5:43 pm

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    Another amazing one! Pre-children, hubby and I used to visit this amazing portuguese resturant, and they had amazing codcakes…well date nites are hard to come by these days with 2 under 4…and both my 16mth and 3.5yo went crazy over these, and so did Hubby and I (good thing I doubled the recipe for future dinners!)<3 Thanks again for all that you do!

  6. autumn

    March 8, 2011 at 4:50 pm

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    We will be trying these tonight. My 5 year old is so picky, I hope he likes them! Can you suggest a good side dish to go with it?

  7. zaee

    February 14, 2011 at 4:28 am

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    I am going to try these with Perch coz i couldnt find Cod yday. Hope it works.

  8. Trina

    January 25, 2011 at 11:12 pm

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    These were great, thanks! I used Haddock because I didn’t have Cod and added a bit of fresh, chopped baby spinach and some black pepper to them as well. They were very tasty!

  9. Sophie

    December 22, 2010 at 2:45 pm

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    the twins inhaled these!

  10. laurel

    November 13, 2010 at 9:49 pm

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    We ate these tonight and yum. We have leftovers. Refrigerate? If so, for how long? Do you not recommend freezing since they are already cooked? Thank you in advance!

    • catherine

      November 15, 2010 at 1:24 pm

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      Refrigerate up to 3 days and you can freeze but I would freeze before cooking.

  11. Jo

    November 5, 2010 at 7:55 am

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    My 10 month old LOVED these. I only used egg yolk for hers, but they worked pretty well… I was sure she wouldn’t eat the whole one (even though it was fairly small) but she could not eat it fast enough.

  12. Heidi

    October 2, 2010 at 7:21 pm

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    Hi,

    I just made this for my 15-month twins and they loved them. Also, my husband and I tried them and we ended up having them for dinner, too! I did have to make a couple of changes, though. I only had 1/2 of a potato so I used a sweet potato to make up for the difference, which turned out to be a happy accident I think. Also, I found coating the patties in egg and then dipping them into the crumbs was really messy, so I experimented by just putting the patties directly into the bread crumbs and then frying. I honestly couldn’t tell the difference.

    Thanks for a great recipe!

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  14. Beevi

    August 20, 2010 at 12:06 am

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    Hi.

    Do I whisk 2 eggs and add them to the cod and potato mixture or is it 1 egg only and the other egg for the coating?

    Are you steaming the potatoes and then mash them? Can I boil the potatoes instead and mash them? Any difference?

    I have a convectional oven (those with microwave functions and also able to bake and grill). Do I bake them at 400 degrees or lower/higher?

    Thanks in advance for your reply.

    • catherine

      August 20, 2010 at 5:12 pm

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      Whisk 2 eggs in two separate bowls – one is for the mixture and one is for coating. I steam the potatoes but you can boil them too – just allow them to cool so all the water get evaporated. You can bake these at 400 on a baking rack so that all sides gets crisp and even. Let me know how they turn out! :)

  15. Bethany

    August 11, 2010 at 12:59 pm

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    Hi
    I was wondering if you could suggest a fish,other than Cod, that would be good in this recipe. We live in FL and it is not easy to get Cod here.

    Thank you.

    • catherine

      August 11, 2010 at 4:50 pm

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      You can use any type really, halibut, salmon. Any fish that is moist and flaky.

  16. Suzanne

    August 3, 2010 at 5:25 am

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    I made these for the fam yesterday, and they were absolutely scrumptious. Thanks so much for your great recipes, Catherine! I have one question though.. what is the best way to handle the dipping of the patties in egg and then breadcrumbs? My potato-cod mixture was very moist and sticky, and I found it quite difficult to keep the shape of the patties intact while dipping. Anyone have any tips? I definitely will make these again, but I’d like to have an easier go of it next time!

    • Sophie

      January 24, 2011 at 2:40 am

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      I didn’t put the egg into the mixture and it was much more solid and easier to handle.

    • Kate

      August 7, 2010 at 4:04 pm

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      I made the patties in my hand then brushed the egg and sprinkled the breadcrumbs on while in my hand. Super messy, but worked okay. The sides were neglected however, and they fell apart a little when flipping in the pan.

  17. Betsy

    July 31, 2010 at 2:22 pm

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    I just baked a batch of these (at 400 for 15 minutes). They came out great!

  18. Sonia

    July 28, 2010 at 7:15 am

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    Can the fried patties be frozen..since you have used egg

    • catherine

      July 28, 2010 at 12:30 pm

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      Yes before cooking, I will put a tip – thank for the comment!!

  19. Belle

    July 28, 2010 at 5:05 am

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    is it possible to bake or toast the cake in a an oven toaster? my 2 1/2 year old loves most food drenched in oil. i’m just trying to remove it out of her system.

    • catherine

      July 28, 2010 at 12:32 pm

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      Yes you can even put it in your oven as well. Put them at 400 for 15 minutes on a sprayed cooking rack. I haven’t test this method but it should be fine, let me know the results!

  20. Yvette

    July 26, 2010 at 10:21 am

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    Any tips on what I can use instead of eggs to bind everything together??

    • catherine

      July 26, 2010 at 4:17 pm

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      A great substitute for eggs for binding would be mixing 1 tbsp of ground flax with 3 tbsp of water for every egg and putting that in. But, I have never tested it this way so I wouldn’t be so sure of how it would turn out. If you try it out let me know how they turn out but I do have to say that you will get a nutty flavor from flax seeds. Enjoy!! :)

  21. Suzanne

    July 26, 2010 at 7:52 am

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    So… do the mashed potatoes get added in with the cod? (I’m just not seeing where the potatoes go).

    • catherine

      July 26, 2010 at 4:19 pm

      Reply

      Yes! Thank you so much for the correction!



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