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Cod and Yam Cakes with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce (From It's Alive!, 11/06) |
| Category: | entrees |
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| Source: | Joe George |
| Prep Time: | 1 hour |
| Number of Servings: | makes 20 cakes |
| Ingredients: | 3 large yams 1 pound fresh boneless and skinless cod 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for sauteing 2 large eggs 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Yogurt-cucumber sauce (see recipe) |
| Directions: | Using a fork, prick the yams and roast them with a small amount of water in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1/2 hour, or until thoroughly cooked; cool completely. Place the cod on a small baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and bake for 20 minutes; cool completely. In a large bowl, mash the yams with a fork until smooth. Flake the fish into the bowl and gently toss together. Add the eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs; gently mix together until combined. Shape the mixture into 3-inch patties and saute in olive oil in a hot non-stick or cast-iron pan until brown on both sides. Transfer the cakes to a baking sheet and bake in a 350-degree oven for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with the yogurt-cucumber sauce. |
