Fish Burger

INGREDIENTS

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The Fish

Brine the pollock to make it moist and flavoursome. This also firms the fish up and makes it cook more evenly.

 

2 portions of cod/pollock fillet (150-180g)

1 litre of water

100g salt

30g caster sugar

Large pinch of chili powder

 

 

     +    
Tartar Sauce

Alternatively, you can use shop bought mayo and just add in the gherkins, capers, parsley, shallots…

 

2 egg yolks

8 turns of milled black pepper

4g salt

1 tsp English mustard

8ml lemon juice

15ml white wine vinegar

500ml vegetable oil

Little water

1 tbsp chopped gherkins

1 tsp whole mini capers

½ tbsp of chopped parsley

1 tbsp finely chopped banana shallots

2 hard-boiled eggs, cooked for 9 mins in fast simmering salted water

350g mayo

     +    
Dill Pickles

200g water

100g white wine vinegar

50g caster sugar

4g salt

1 bay

Few sprigs of dill

10 crushed black pepper

Sliced baby cucumber (2mm thick).

Bring to a simmer, allow to cool, then add the sliced cucumber.

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Coating & Cooking The Fish

100g Penko crumb (blend to a coarse sandy texture with 4g salt, large pinch of milled pepper and large pinch of chili powder)

2 eggs, beaten for egg wash

Water

100g plain flour mixed with 4g salt, large pinch of milled pepper and large pinch of chili powder

Place the fish into the flour, then the egg wash and finally the crumbs.

 

Cook the fish in hot oil at 170c for 6-8 minutes.

 

Method

     +    
The Fish

Whisk the above together until the salt and sugar has dissolved, then add the cod and leave for 30 minutes. Place onto a rack to drain and leave in the fridge to air dry for a few hours.

     +    
Tartar Sauce

Whisk the mustard, salt, pepper, and egg yolk in a bowl then slowly pour the oil on to the egg yolks whisking well and continuing to add all the oil. You will need to add a little water to the mayonnaise as if it becomes too thick.

Place the rest of the ingredients into the mayonnaise.

     +    
Assembly

1 x brioche bun

Tartar sauce

5-7 pickles

Cooked fish

Pre sliced cheese on top of the fish

Fish Burger

INGREDIENTS

   +   
The Fish

Brine the pollock to make it moist and flavoursome. This also firms the fish up and makes it cook more evenly.

 

2 portions of cod/pollock fillet (150-180g)

1 litre of water

100g salt

30g caster sugar

Large pinch of chili powder

 

 

   +   
Tartar Sauce

Alternatively, you can use shop bought mayo and just add in the gherkins, capers, parsley, shallots…

 

2 egg yolks

8 turns of milled black pepper

4g salt

1 tsp English mustard

8ml lemon juice

15ml white wine vinegar

500ml vegetable oil

Little water

1 tbsp chopped gherkins

1 tsp whole mini capers

½ tbsp of chopped parsley

1 tbsp finely chopped banana shallots

2 hard-boiled eggs, cooked for 9 mins in fast simmering salted water

350g mayo

   +   
Dill Pickles

200g water

100g white wine vinegar

50g caster sugar

4g salt

1 bay

Few sprigs of dill

10 crushed black pepper

Sliced baby cucumber (2mm thick).

Bring to a simmer, allow to cool, then add the sliced cucumber.

   +   
Coating & Cooking The Fish

100g Penko crumb (blend to a coarse sandy texture with 4g salt, large pinch of milled pepper and large pinch of chili powder)

2 eggs, beaten for egg wash

Water

100g plain flour mixed with 4g salt, large pinch of milled pepper and large pinch of chili powder

Place the fish into the flour, then the egg wash and finally the crumbs.

 

Cook the fish in hot oil at 170c for 6-8 minutes.

 

Method

   +   
The Fish

Whisk the above together until the salt and sugar has dissolved, then add the cod and leave for 30 minutes. Place onto a rack to drain and leave in the fridge to air dry for a few hours.

   +   
Tartar Sauce

Whisk the mustard, salt, pepper, and egg yolk in a bowl then slowly pour the oil on to the egg yolks whisking well and continuing to add all the oil. You will need to add a little water to the mayonnaise as if it becomes too thick.

Place the rest of the ingredients into the mayonnaise.

   +   
Assembly

1 x brioche bun

Tartar sauce

5-7 pickles

Cooked fish

Pre sliced cheese on top of the fish

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