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Sjógvarkaka (fish cakes)

Sjógvarkaka are savoury fish cakes made from minced fish, flour and milk, pan-fried into small golden patties. They are eaten hot at mealtime, served with boiled vegetables.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

327 kcal per serving

Protein
31.6 g
Carbohydrates
21 g
Fat
12.5 g
Fiber
1.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the fish with a knife or pulse it briefly in a processor, keeping a slightly grainy texture.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
  3. Add the eggs and milk, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
  4. Stir in the chopped fish and onion, then let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and drop spoonfuls of batter to form cakes about 8 cm wide.
  6. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Drain on kitchen paper and serve warm, with the boiled potatoes and carrots.

Variations and tips

Herb version. Add a handful of fresh dill and parsley to the batter for a fresher taste.

Easy to find. Ordinary white fish from the supermarket works perfectly; just avoid oily fish such as mackerel.

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