Icelandic Fish Cakes (Fish Balls)

These traditional Icelandic fish cakes (also called fish balls) are made with fresh, mild cod which has a flaky, but firm texture.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup water, or as needed
• 1 splash dry white wine
• 2 pounds fresh cod fillets
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 cup soy creamer
• 3 tablespoons potato starch
• tablespoon vegan butter (such as Earth Balance ®), or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Break cod into pieces and place in a food processor with soy creamer, onion, eggs, potato starch, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; process until evenly blended. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Step 2

Remove from the refrigerator and shape into balls (think crab cake size but thicker.)

Step 3

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add fish balls and saute on all sides until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 inch water to the skillet with wine. Cover, bring to a simmer, and cook until cooked through, about 10 more minutes.