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Fish fofos

Fish fofos

50 minHardPortugueseSeafood
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Dairy-freeSpicyHigh protein

Ingredients

Serves 4

Method

  1. 1

    Put the fish into a lidded pan and pour over enough water to cover.

  2. 2

    Bring to a simmer and gently poach for 10 minutes over a low heat with the lid on.

    10:00
  3. 3

    Drain and flake the fish.

  4. 4

    Put the fish, potato, green chilli, coriander, cumin, black pepper, garlic and ginger in a large bowl.

  5. 5

    Season, add the rice flour, mix well and break in 1 egg.

  6. 6

    Stir the mixture and divide into 15, then form into small logs.

  7. 7

    Break the remaining eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly.

  8. 8

    Put the breadcrumbs into another bowl.

  9. 9

    Dip each fofo in the beaten egg followed by the breadcrumb mixture.

  10. 10

    Chill for 20 minutes.

    20:00
  11. 11

    Heat 1cm of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.

  12. 12

    Fry the fofos in batches for 2 minutes on each side, turning gently to get an even golden brown colour all over.

    02:00
  13. 13

    Drain on kitchen paper and repeat with the remaining fofos.

  14. 14

    For the onion salad, mix together the onion, coriander and lemon juice with a pinch of salt.

  15. 15

    Serve with the fofos and mango chutney.

Source: original recipe