Cod Fritters With Aïoli Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.To make the aïoli, whizz the egg yolks, mustard, lemon zest and juice, and garlic, in a small blender.season well with salt and cover. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.

step 2

• STEP 1.Drain, leave to cool until you can touch them, and peel. Cut half of the potatoes into small cubes, and mash the other half with a fork. Leave to cool completely.

step 3

• STEP 1.Cover the cod in milk, in a pan, and poach for a few minutes, until cooked. Drain and flake the cod with your hands.

step 4

• STEP 1.Mix both potatoes, cod, coriander, shallots, and port in a bowl and season with 2 tsp of fine salt, a good grinding of pepper and a small grating of nutmeg. Add 1 beaten egg and 2 tbsp of flour to bind the mixture together. Form the mixture into 8 squares or balls or quenelles by hand, and chill for 30 minutes, to firm up.

step 5

• STEP 1.Beat the remaining 2 eggs in a bowl, and the panko crumbs in another. Dust the chilled fritters with flour, then coat in the egg and the crumbs. Heat 3cm-4cm of oil in a large frying pan.

step 6

• STEP 1.Fry the fritters for a few minutes on each side until golden, crisp, and cooked through. Scoop out of the oil and drain on kitchen paper. Serve the fritters with a dollop of aïoli and a cheek or wedge of lemon.