Homemade Tilapia Fish Cakes

Name: Homemade Tilapia Fish Cakes
Yield: Serves 2 servings
Ingredients: 1.1 lbs boneless tilapia fillets (500 grams); 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 handful fresh dill; 1 teaspoon MSG (optional); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Heina Phuong @cook_2282442

Hanoi

There are many types of fish cakes available at supermarkets or markets, but my husband prefers fish cakes with a chewy, crispy exterior and a moist, tender inside, which are different from the store-bought chewy ones. Sometimes I make them for him—it doesn’t take much time and they’re very delicious.

Heina Phuong @cook_2282442

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Ingredients

Serves 2 servings

1.1 lbsboneless tilapia fillets (500 grams)
2 teaspoonsfish sauce
1 handfulfresh dill
1 teaspoonMSG (optional)
1 teaspoonground black pepper

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Steps

1

Cut the boneless tilapia fillets into small pieces. Place them in a food processor with the fish sauce, MSG, black pepper, and dill.
2

Blend the fish mixture until smooth, then mix well. Shape into round patties about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter.
3

Heat a skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, arrange the fish patties in the pan, leaving about 1/2 inch (1 cm) between each to prevent sticking.
4

Fry each side over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Do not overcook, or the crust will lose its chewy crispness and may become tough.
5

Remove the fish cakes to a plate and serve with a dipping sauce of fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and chili.