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Grilled Fish Cakes

By Derrick Riches, About.com

Yes, you can grill fish cakes. This recipes will hold together on the grill, but you should still be careful. Make sure your cooking surface is well oiled and that you use a good spatula.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound white fish fillets
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 cashew nuts
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon grass, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • salt to taste
  • several pieces of banana leaf cut into 6 inch squares

Preparation:

Make sure that there are no bones in the fish. Cut into small pieces and combine with other ingredients (except the banana leaves) in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Soften banana leaves in boiling water for about 1 minute. Place 2 tablespoons on the fish mixture on a piece of banana leaf. Fold leaf and secure firmly with a toothpick. Repeat until you run out of fish. Preheat grill. Place packets on hot grill and cook for about 5 minutes flipping once.
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