Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound white fish fillets -- (sole, cod or
-- whiting)
6 ounces cooked peeled shrimp -- chopped
4 green onions -- chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro -- (fresh, coriander)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 1 inch piece fresh gingerroot -- grated
2 cups fresh white bread crumbs
salt and red -- (cayenne), pepper to
-- taste
1 egg yolk -- beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup garbanzo bean flour
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 cup water
mint sprigs and lemon slices, to garnish |
Preparation:
Remove any skin and bones from fish, rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
Mince fish, then transfer to a bowl. Stir in shrimp, green onions, gingerroot, cilantro, mint, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, salt and cayenne. Add egg yolk and lemon juice; mix well.
Divide mixture into 16 equal portions and form into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Roll patties in remaining bread crumbs to coat completely.
Put flour, coriander, salt and cayenne in a small bowl; add water and mix to a smooth batter. Heat oil in a skillet. Dip patties in batter; fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot, garnished with mint and lemon slices. |