There are a lot of recipes for cod fish cakes, some better than others. I have tried a few made with potatoes that I like, but my grandmother used to make cod fish cakes with yuca, and they are definately my favorites ones. They have great texture and a wonderful taste.
This is the recipe for my grandmother’s Cod Fish and Yuca Cakes. Enjoy!
Ingredients
(6-8 Cakes)
1 pound cod fillets, cooked and flaked
1 cup cooked and mashed yuca (cassava)
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/4 teasppon ground cumin
Red pepper flakes to taste
salt and pepper
Oil for frying
Directions
In a small skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Add the green onions and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.
In a medium bowl, place the flaked fish, mashed yuca, cooked onions and garlic, bread crumbs, cilantro,mustard, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and mix well.
In a separated bowl, whisk together the cream and eggs until well blended. Add to the fish mixture and mix well.
Form the mixture into round cakes. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat fry the cakes in the oil, turning once, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
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Tangled Noodle
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 10:17 AM:
I could just stare at these cod cakes but would prefer to eat them! Thanks for the link back to your yuca post – I’ve seen the raw root but will be on the lookout for the frozen one since you note that it may be easier to cook/come out more tender.
monicajane
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 10:37 AM:
yum…sounds great and I think I might experiment with other fish too…
Erica
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 10:48 AM:
Thank you guys
Sarah Naveen
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 11:09 AM:
I love Yuca..This must have tasted heavenly..Looks superb Erica…
Sarah Naveen
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 11:10 AM:
U know what..In My place,back in India.. Boiled yucca and fish curry is a great combo..
Erica
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 11:14 AM:
Sarah- Thank you
Faith
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 11:27 AM:
These look perfect — golden and crispy on the outside and soft and creamy inside! I’ll have to try these with yuca!
Erica
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 11:39 AM:
Faith- Thank you so much for your comment! Try them with yuca….. they are wonderful.
Baking is my Zen
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 12:22 PM:
Another great recipe. I’m going to turn Columbian by the end of the year with all this food. Great stuff!
Bo
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 1:19 PM:
I have never been a fan of fish cakes, but yours look golden, crispy, and delicious.
Anna
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 2:11 PM:
Mmmm! This codfish cakes looks divine, so creamy.
Sandra g
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 2:36 PM:
Looks delicious, love yuca and cod fish, can I use bacalao or just the fresh cod?
Erica
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 2:38 PM:
Sandra- I used fresh cod.
Erica
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 2:38 PM:
Thank you all!
Chris De La Rosa
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 2:39 PM:
Cod fish and cassava.. does it get any better? Looks lovely
happy cooking
chris…
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 2:44 PM:
Cod is definitely my favorite fish. It’s got the best texture. These cakes look so yummy. I’m drooling.
Ruth
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 4:28 PM:
These look so good, I am tempted to try them even without the yucca. Impossible for me to get it here but still all the other flavours just seem to blend in so well!
Kim
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 4:45 PM:
I haven’t had the opportunity to try yuca yet, but I would really love to find some locally. These cakes look so crispy on the outside, yet creamy and delicious on the inside.
doggybloggy
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 4:55 PM:
these look spectacular – its like a bacalao fritter only better…
Gera @ SweetsFoodsBlog
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 5:09 PM:
This is cod fish more yuca is loaded with wonderful textures and flavors!
All the best,
Gera
Simply Life
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 5:25 PM:
YUM! I LOVE yuca but have only had it a couple times in my life! What a great reminder!
Erica
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 5:40 PM:
Thank you everyone!
my boyfriend cooks for me
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 7:04 PM:
These look wonderful. I’ve never tried yuca before, but it seems right up my alley…and if I can put it with fish and cilantro, there’s absolutely nothing not to like!
Lyndsey
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 8:05 PM:
These look beautiful! I’ve used yucca when I made salmon cakes before and I really like it. Your recipe sounds wonderful and I am definitly going to make it!
Chef E
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 8:08 PM:
Now this is something I could wrap my mind, and my lips around!
Saucy Smith
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 8:30 PM:
These are THE BEST sounding fish cakes EVER! I will make them soon. Thanks for the recipe and thank you for visiting my blog.
Best
SAUCY
KennyT
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 10:09 PM:
The fish cakes you made look so crispy and yummy!
Mireya
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 10:35 PM:
Yum, these look good! I can just think of all the possibilities for dips to serve with this
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
on Feb 4th, 2010
@ 11:12 PM:
Thankyou for sharing this Erica! I love family recipes and this one looks really delicious!
peanutts
on Feb 5th, 2010
@ 2:58 AM:
Fish cakes using cassava, ……. Cassava is used back home in maldives too but as a desert first time seeing it used for savory dish.
Erica
on Feb 5th, 2010
@ 7:21 AM:
Thank you all! I truly appreciate your comments
Joanne
on Feb 5th, 2010
@ 7:58 AM:
Whoa. I just realized how long its been since I’ve had yucca. Definitely need to change that.
I love the sound of these fish cakes! Way better than any I’ve ever seen so far.
CARMEN
on Feb 5th, 2010
@ 8:27 AM:
SE VE DELICIOSO , ME GUSTARIA PREGUNTARLE SI LO HIZO CON ATUN Y COMO CREE QUE QUEDARIA SI NO LO HIZO UN SALUDO
Erica
on Feb 5th, 2010
@ 9:11 AM:
Carmen- Tengo otra receta de torticas de atun que voy a publicar la otra semana. Pero puedes hacer estas con atun tambien.
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
on Feb 5th, 2010
@ 11:21 AM:
Scrumptious cakes – the combo of cod and yuca sounds fantastic!
Ivy
on Feb 6th, 2010
@ 1:46 AM:
I love cod but yuka is out of the question as it is not found here in Greece. May try this with potatoes.
Erica
on Feb 7th, 2010
@ 9:27 PM:
Thank you for visiting!
Karen
on Feb 10th, 2010
@ 1:14 PM:
Mmm! My mom used to make cod cakes. I haven’t had them in way too many years! Delicious
Noni
on Feb 11th, 2010
@ 1:15 PM:
Yummy! I have never thought to combine cod with yucca to create such a delicious fish cake but I am certain to make these! Thank you for sharing.
Taste Traveller
on Feb 15th, 2010
@ 7:38 AM:
Ooh! These look just like the ones my parents used to make. I can just imagine right now how they must taste. I think they used salted cod – there was always a fair amount of that in the house.
Olga
on Feb 18th, 2010
@ 6:51 PM:
Really good recipe. I think I am going to try it