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Satsuma-age

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Satsumaage is a paste made from fish and vegetables. “Satsuma” is the old name for Kagoshima City, where satsumaage got its start, and the “-age” (ahh-geh) part means it’s deep fried. It is very popular in Kyushu. My grandmother is from that area and she used to make this for us all the time. I really love it!

Yield: 7-8 patties

Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

3/4 lb. cod fillet
1 carrot
1 green onion
1 egg

Spices

1 tbsp katakuriko
1/2 tbsp sugar
Pinch salt

Preparation

Chop carrot and green onion
Place the cod in a food processor and process into a thick paste, then transfer to a large bowl.
Add egg to the bowl, stir, then mix in katakuriko. Combine carrot, green onion, sugar, and salt, and fold into the mixture.
Form small patties with the mixture (about 7-8) (see picture).
Heat oil in a frying pan to about 300°F (150°C), then fry patties about 2-3 minutes on both sides. (If you have a large enough pan you can fry them all at once.) When they are done, lay the cooked patties on a paper towel and pat dry to remove excess oil. Serve immediately.

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