🇳🇴 Norwegian Cuisine

Fiskekaker

Norwegian Fish Cakes

Prep Time 40 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 318 kcal

Smooth, bouncy fish cakes made from ground cod and potato starch, pan-fried until golden. A beloved everyday Norwegian dish.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Process cod in a food processor until completely smooth. Add egg, potato starch, salt, nutmeg, and white pepper.
  2. 2 Gradually add cold milk while processing until mixture is smooth and elastic.
  3. 3 Shape into oval patties with wet hands. The mixture should be smooth and slightly sticky.
  4. 4 Pan-fry in butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Serve with boiled potatoes and creamed peas.

Did You Know?

Norwegian fishmongers pride themselves on their fiskekaker recipes, and customers often have fierce loyalty to their preferred shop.