Nova Scotia Fishcakes

When I was growing up, I loved it when someone served these for a meal. We'd have them mostly when we visited our relatives in Nova Scotia over the holidays (Christmas and summer vacations). The salt fish (cod) to make these can be found in our local grocery stores in the Maritimes. I'm not sure about other areas. These are very good! They bring back some lovely memories of Nova Scotia. 

Nova Scotia Fishcakes

1 lb salt fish*, freshened (soaked in water overnight, then rinsed) and flaked

3 cups mashed potatoes

1 onion, finely chopped 

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 egg

Vegetable oil or butter for frying

* For those of us who cannot have the amount of salt in this fish (and there is a lot but it is so good!), an equal amount of poached haddock will do just fine and just add a bit of salt for flavouring. They are very good this way, too! 

Combine first 5 ingredients and mix well. Form into 12 patties. Heat oil, or butter, and fry patties until heated through and golden browned on both sides.  Serves 6.