
Fish & seafood
Kalakotlet (fish cakes)
Soft fish cakes made from white fish mixed with bread, onion and egg, fried in a pan. A typical family dish from canteens and simple suppers, served with potatoes and dill.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Croquettes
Enrobage
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Soak the bread in the milk for 5 minutes, then squeeze it lightly.
- Chop the fish with a knife or in a food processor, keeping a few pieces for texture.
- Mix the fish, bread, onion, egg, salt, pepper and dill until you have a smooth mixture.
- Shape into 8 patties about 1 cm thick and coat them in flour.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide pan.
- Fry the fish cakes for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.
Variations and tips
Oven version. Place the fish cakes on an oiled tray and bake at 200 °C for 20 minutes, turning them halfway through.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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