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Fish Waffles



Recipe by Daniel Myers

After years of wanting to try this recipe I finally got aroundto actually making it. I made a couple of changes though, mostly for practicality. The biggest one is thatinstead of using the roe sack of a luce (pike), I substituted fillets of a different freshwater fish - tilapia. Availability issues aside, I wanted my first try at fish waffles to be on the mild side so I thought that the flesh of a mild fish would be easier on the modern palate. I also added a bit of salt to keep things from being to bland, some milk to help with the batter's consistency, and some oil to keep itfrom sticking to the waffle maker.

The resulting waffles were surprisingly good, with a mild flavorthat reminded me of crab cakes or hush puppies at a southern seafood restaurant. The next time I makethis (and there will very likely be a next time) I will probably increase the amount of fish and cheese,add more salt and ginger, and possibly a bit of dill.


Ingredients

1/2 lb. tilapia fillets
1/2 cup grated cheese
3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. flour
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil



Method

Boil tilapia fillets in water for 5 minutes. Drainand grind well with cheese in a mortar or food processor. Set asilde.

Place remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowland beat until smooth. Add fish and mix well. Cook in waffle maker the same way as regular waffles.Note that the batter won't spread out as well as usual.

Makes about 6 waffles.



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Published: 2017-5-13