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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Cod Fish And Yuca Cakes

    Cod Fish and Yuca Cakes

    Feb 4, 2010 · Modified: Aug 29, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 45 Comments

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    Cod Fish and Yuca Cakes

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 45 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 289 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound cod fillets cooked and flaked
    • 1 cup cooked and mashed yuca cassava
    • ¼ cup bread crumbs
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 scallion finely chopped
    • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • 2 eggs beaten
    • ½ teaspoon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • Red pepper flakes to taste
    • salt and pepper
    • Oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 685mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 434IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword seafood, yuca recipe
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    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!

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Tangled Noodle

      February 04, 2010 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    2. monicajane

      February 04, 2010 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      yum...sounds great and I think I might experiment with other fish too...

      Reply
    3. Erica

      February 04, 2010 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      Thank you guys 🙂

      Reply
    4. Sarah Naveen

      February 04, 2010 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      I love Yuca..This must have tasted heavenly..Looks superb Erica...

      Reply
    5. Sarah Naveen

      February 04, 2010 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      U know what..In My place,back in India.. Boiled yucca and fish curry is a great combo..

      Reply
    6. Erica

      February 04, 2010 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Sarah- Thank you 🙂

      Reply
    7. Faith

      February 04, 2010 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      These look perfect -- golden and crispy on the outside and soft and creamy inside! I'll have to try these with yuca!

      Reply
    8. Erica

      February 04, 2010 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      Faith- Thank you so much for your comment! Try them with yuca..... they are wonderful.

      Reply
    9. Baking is my Zen

      February 04, 2010 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      Another great recipe. I'm going to turn Columbian by the end of the year with all this food. Great stuff! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Bo

      February 04, 2010 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      I have never been a fan of fish cakes, but yours look golden, crispy, and delicious.

      Reply
    11. Anna

      February 04, 2010 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmm! This codfish cakes looks divine, so creamy. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Sandra g

      February 04, 2010 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious, love yuca and cod fish, can I use bacalao or just the fresh cod?

      Reply
      • Erica

        February 04, 2010 at 2:38 pm

        5 stars
        Sandra- I used fresh cod.

        Reply
    13. Erica

      February 04, 2010 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you all!

      Reply
    14. Chris De La Rosa

      February 04, 2010 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Cod fish and cassava.. does it get any better? Looks lovely

      happy cooking

      chris...

      Reply
    15. Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes

      February 04, 2010 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      Cod is definitely my favorite fish. It's got the best texture. These cakes look so yummy. I'm drooling. 🙂

      Reply
    16. Ruth

      February 04, 2010 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    17. Kim

      February 04, 2010 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    18. doggybloggy

      February 04, 2010 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      these look spectacular - its like a bacalao fritter only better...

      Reply
    19. Gera @ SweetsFoodsBlog

      February 04, 2010 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      This is cod fish more yuca is loaded with wonderful textures and flavors! 🙂

      All the best,

      Gera

      Reply
    20. Simply Life

      February 04, 2010 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! I LOVE yuca but have only had it a couple times in my life! What a great reminder! 🙂

      Reply
    21. Erica

      February 04, 2010 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone!

      Reply
    22. my boyfriend cooks for me

      February 04, 2010 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    23. Lyndsey

      February 04, 2010 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    24. Chef E

      February 04, 2010 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      Now this is something I could wrap my mind, and my lips around!

      Reply
    25. Saucy Smith

      February 04, 2010 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      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

      Reply
    26. KennyT

      February 04, 2010 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      The fish cakes you made look so crispy and yummy!

      Reply
    27. Mireya

      February 04, 2010 at 10:35 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, these look good! I can just think of all the possibilities for dips to serve with this 🙂

      Reply
    28. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      February 04, 2010 at 11:12 pm

      5 stars
      Thankyou for sharing this Erica! I love family recipes and this one looks really delicious! 😀

      Reply
    29. peanutts

      February 05, 2010 at 2:58 am

      5 stars
      Fish cakes using cassava, ....... Cassava is used back home in maldives too but as a desert first time seeing it used for savory dish.

      Reply
    30. Erica

      February 05, 2010 at 7:21 am

      5 stars
      Thank you all! I truly appreciate your comments 🙂

      Reply
    31. Joanne

      February 05, 2010 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    32. CARMEN

      February 05, 2010 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      SE VE DELICIOSO , ME GUSTARIA PREGUNTARLE SI LO HIZO CON ATUN Y COMO CREE QUE QUEDARIA SI NO LO HIZO UN SALUDO

      Reply
      • Erica

        February 05, 2010 at 9:11 am

        5 stars
        Carmen- Tengo otra receta de torticas de atun que voy a publicar la otra semana. Pero puedes hacer estas con atun tambien.

        Reply
    33. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie

      February 05, 2010 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      Scrumptious cakes - the combo of cod and yuca sounds fantastic!

      Reply
    34. Ivy

      February 06, 2010 at 1:46 am

      5 stars
      I love cod but yuka is out of the question as it is not found here in Greece. May try this with potatoes.

      Reply
    35. Erica

      February 07, 2010 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for visiting!

      Reply
    36. Karen

      February 10, 2010 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Mmm! My mom used to make cod cakes. I haven't had them in way too many years! Delicious 🙂

      Reply
    37. Noni

      February 11, 2010 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    38. Taste Traveller

      February 15, 2010 at 7:38 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    39. Olga

      February 18, 2010 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      Really good recipe. I think I am going to try it

      Reply
    40. Candy

      August 22, 2010 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      Tengo un paquete de yuca guayada congelada y necesito una receta que no sea de pasteles o alcapurias....pense que tal vez pueda ser pastelon, o como puedo cocinar la yuca cruda molida congelada.....me gusta mucho experimentar con recetas....pero esta vez quiero ir a la segura....gracias

      Reply
    41. Maria Carolina

      October 15, 2012 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      I made these tonight for dinner and they were a hit! I'm paleo so I subbed the heavy cream for full-fat coconut milk, the bread crumbs for almond flour, and used fresh poached trout instead of cod since that was all I had. Even my fish-hating father loved them! The yucca makes them crispy on the inside yet still soft, creamy, and delicious on the inside. This is will be my go-to fish cake recipe from now on. Muchas gracias Erica, la receta estuvo deliciosa!

      Reply
    42. Erica

      May 27, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      This may sound nuts but can I substitute heavy cream with sour cream. I am trying to cut down on cholesterol big time.

      Many Thanks

      Reply
    43. Ligea Alexander

      September 28, 2017 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      how did you cook your cod to prepare it for this dish?

      Reply

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