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Chetna Makan’s fish chop (Nahima Rothacker & Keith James/PA)
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Nutrition Facts
Fish chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 178mg8%
Potassium 127mg4%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 87IU2%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Fish chops

Totally moreish fishy bites
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 15
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Chetna Makan

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Bowl
  • Food processor
  • Deep-fat fryer or heavy saucepan
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 300 g skinless cod fillets
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • handful of fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 small green chillies finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • sunflower oil for deep-frying
  • sea salt flakes

For the coating

  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 100 g golden breadcrumbs

Method

  • Put the large eggs into a small saucepan, cover with water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and leave to cool, then shell the eggs and mash them in a bowl.
  • In a food processor, blitz the cod to a coarse paste. Add the fish to the mashed eggs, along with the onion, coriander, garlic, chillies and salt. Mix thoroughly so the flavours are well combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 15 balls about the size of a lemon, then press to flatten them slightly. Dip each one in the beaten egg, then roll them in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  • Heat enough oil for deepfrying in a deep-fat fryer or heavy saucepan (ensuring the pan is no more than one-third full) to 170–180°C. Line a plate with some kitchen paper. Fry the chops a few at a time for about two minutes, until they are cooked through and golden. Transfer to the paper-lined plate and leave to drain excess oil while you fry the remaining chops.
  • Season with sea salt flakes and serve warm with your choice of sauce or chutney.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg