
Portuguese · Seafood
Fish fofos
Ingredients
- Haddock1¼ lb
- Potatoes10½ oz
- Green Chilli1 chopped
- Coriander3 tbs
- Cumin Seeds1 tsp
- Pepper1/2 tsp
- Garlic3 cloves
- Ginger2 pieces
- Flour2 tbs
- Eggs3
- Breadcrumbs2¾ oz
- Vegetable OilFor frying
Instructions
- 1
Put the fish into a lidded pan and pour over enough water to cover.
- 2
Bring to a simmer and gently poach for 10 minutes over a low heat with the lid on.
- 3
Drain and flake the fish.
- 4
Put the fish, potato, green chilli, coriander, cumin, black pepper, garlic and ginger in a large bowl.
- 5
Season, add the rice flour, mix well and break in 1 egg.
- 6
Stir the mixture and divide into 15, then form into small logs.
- 7
Break the remaining eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly.
- 8
Put the breadcrumbs into another bowl.
- 9
Dip each fofo in the beaten egg followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
- 10
Chill for 20 minutes.
- 11
Heat 1cm of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
- 12
Fry the fofos in batches for 2 minutes on each side, turning gently to get an even golden brown colour all over.
- 13
Drain on kitchen paper and repeat with the remaining fofos.
- 14
For the onion salad, mix together the onion, coriander and lemon juice with a pinch of salt.
- 15
Serve with the fofos and mango chutney.