Fisherman’s hash recipe

Looking for something a bit special to eat with loved ones for a Matariki brunch? You can’t go wrong with this delicious dish.

Reflecting this year’s Matariki theme of celebrating the waters and oceans, this fish dish is also a great weekend lunch or light dinner. A poached egg on top is a nice touch, if you feel like it. The hash mix will easily keep for a day or two in the fridge, if you want to prepare in advance.

INGREDIENTS

For the avocado smash

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Flaky sea salt
• Black pepper, freshly ground

For the fish hash

• 300g white fish, diced (any NZ-caught white fish will do – hoki, ling, snapper, gurnard, tarakihi, hoki, or blue cod.)
• 3 medium potatoes, grated
• 3 spring onions, finely chopped
• 50g chorizo, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp rice flour
• Flaky sea salt
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 Tbsp oil

Instructions

1. Open the avocados, remove the stones and scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
2. Mash the avocado to a smooth consistency. Add the lemon juice and season well with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
3. Finely dice the fish into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
4. Grate the potatoes with a cheese grater. Squeeze out all the excess water from the potatoes once grated (use a clean tea towel to do this if you need to). Add to the fish, along with the chorizo, spring onion, and rice flour. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add the beaten eggs to the fish mix and fold through, making sure all ingredients are well combined.
6. Place a large heavy-based frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the oil. When the pan has reached temperature, add small handfuls of fish hash mix to the pan. Flatten the cakes in the pan using the back of a spoon or spatula.
7. Fry hash cakes 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown, taking care when turning. The bigger the hash the longer it will take to cook.
8. Remove from the pan when done and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Set aside in a warm oven, until needed, if you’re frying in batches.
9. Assemble the hash cakes 2 to 3 cakes per person adding a dollop of avocado smash on top.

With thanks to Seafood New Zealand, for more seafood recipes, as well as information about our seafood industry, visit seafood.co.nz.