Ktzitzot Fish Cakes

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• Patties
• 1.5 lbs cod/halibut fillets (minced)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley/cilantro
• cumin
• salt
• Sauce
• 1 can tomato puree
• 1 bell pepper (sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic
• cumin
• paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Pulse fish fillets, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped herbs, cumin, and salt in a food processor until minced but not pureed. Shape into 2-inch patties.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a skillet. Fry fish patties at 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden. Set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté sliced bell pepper and garlic in olive oil in a wide pot. Add tomato puree, cumin, paprika, salt, and 1 cup water. Simmer on medium for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Slide fried patties into the sauce, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes.