GERD Friendly Herb Cod Cakes with Lemon & Turmeric
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4 servings
For the cod cakes
- 1 ½ lb cod fillets, skin removed
- ¾ cup mashed sweet potato (from about 1 medium sweet potato, cooked and cooled)
- ¼ cup cassava flour, plus more for dusting
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
Ingredient noteScallions are the mildest of the onion family, and only a small amount is used here. That is likely fine for most people with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid scallions, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
Ingredient noteFresh chives are the mildest of the onion family, and only a small amount is used here. That is likely fine for most people with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid fresh chives, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Ingredient noteThis recipe uses the peel rather than the juice, and peel has very little of the acid that brings on reflux. The small amount here is likely fine for most people with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid lemon peel, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
For cooking
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh parsley sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large skillet of salted water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add the cod fillets and poach for 6–8 minutes, until the flesh is opaque throughout and flakes easily when pressed with a fork. Transfer to a plate and let cool for 10 minutes, then flake into small pieces with a fork, discarding any bones.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked cod, mashed sweet potato, cassava flour, scallion greens, parsley, chives, ginger, turmeric, lemon zest, and sea salt. Fold together until the mixture holds together when pressed — it should be firm enough to shape but not dry. If it feels too loose, add cassava flour 1 tsp at a time.
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