Tender Home-style Fish Calces with Bean Sprouts

This popular southern Chinese treat demonstrates how Chinese cooks are masters at creating something marvellous out of (apparently) almost nothing. In this case, leftover fish fillets are blended to a soft purée, and seasonings and egg whites are added. The mixture is then quickly fried and sliced, or it is rolled into round cakes and poached. The cake can be made ahead of time and then stir-fried with vegetables, or sliced into pieces and added to soups.

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