Macher Chop

Flaked fish coated in mashed potatoes and deep-fried

Preparation info
  • Makes

    12

    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

The Bengalis’ passion for fish is legendary—they enjoy many different types (relishing all parts of them—even the head), and they have a huge repertoire of fish dishes. This great appetizer is very traditional. Shortcut cooks simply stir the potatoes and flakey fish together, but give me this version any day!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (500 grams) whole whitefish, cleaned and cut into 4 or 5 pieces
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1

Method

  1. Pat the fish dry with an absorbent towel.
  2. Place a nonstick saucepan over high heat and add 2 cups (400 ml) water. When the water comes to a boil, add the fish pieces and c