Wipe the fish with damp kitchen paper.

Sprinkle the fish with the salt and leave in a cool place for 30 minutes.

Cut the fish into pieces and mince with the chopped onions.

Mix together the oil, pepper, parsley, egg and water in a large bowl.

Add the minced fish and onion and the 3 tablespoons of bread crumbs and mix very thoroughly. The mixture should be stiff enough to hold its shape; if note, then work a little more water or more breadcrumbs if necessary.

With wet hands, form the mixture into balls, then flatten them a little.

Coat the fish cake with breadcrumbs and refrigerate until ready to fry.

Heat enough oil to cover the base of a frying pan and when it's sizzling hot, fry the cakes in batches for 5-6 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.

Serve hot with chips or creamed potatoes, or cold with salad.

Enjoy!! :)