
Everyday meals
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.
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
- Finely chop the fish with a knife or pulse it briefly in a processor, keeping a slightly grainy texture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
- Add the eggs and milk, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
- Stir in the chopped fish and onion, then let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and drop spoonfuls of batter to form cakes about 8 cm wide.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 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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Original Ecomely recipe.

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