Cheesy Potato and Fish Cake Gratin
No-Oven Kid-Friendly Gratin with Loads of Cheese!
With school openings postponed due to the virus, many mothers are finding it challenging to prepare three meals and snacks daily. Today, we’ve created a delicious snack using ingredients readily available at home like potatoes and fish cakes, loaded with plenty of cheese that kids adore, all made without an oven. This dish offers a delightful combination of creamy potatoes and savory fish cakes, perfect for a delightful afternoon treat.
Main Ingredients
- 1 potato (approx. 200g)
- 1/2 onion (approx. 100g)
- 1 square fish cake
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk (200ml)
- 100g mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- A pinch of parsley flakes
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the potato and slice it thinly, about 0.5 cm thick. In a bowl, combine the sliced potatoes with 1 tbsp corn syrup and 1/3 tsp fine salt. Mix well and let it marinate for about 20 minutes; this helps tenderize the potatoes. After marinating, pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel.
Step 2
Finely chop the square fish cake into small pieces, similar in size to the onions. Finely dice the half onion.
Step 3
Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a heated pan over medium-low heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until they become translucent. Sprinkle a pinch of fine salt and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn a nice golden brown color. This caramelization brings out the natural sweetness of the onions.
Step 4
Once the onions are nicely sautéed, add the chopped fish cake to the pan. Cook together with the onions for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the fish cake to soften slightly and absorb the flavors.
Step 5
Crack the 2 eggs into the pan with the onion and fish cake mixture. Stir and scramble everything together until the eggs are fully cooked and bind the ingredients together.
Step 6
Pour in 1 cup (200ml) of milk. Continue to cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick and creamy. Avoid making it too watery.
Step 7
In a separate pan, heat 2 tbsp of cooking oil over medium heat. Add the marinated potato slices in a single layer and pan-fry until golden brown and slightly crispy on both sides. Once cooked, remove the potatoes from the pan and set aside.
Step 8
Prepare your gratin pan or skillet. Lightly grease it with 1 tbsp of cooking oil and line the bottom with a sheet of parchment paper. This makes it easier to remove the finished gratin. Arrange the pan-fried potato slices in an even layer on the bottom of the lined pan.
Step 9
Spoon the sautéed onion, fish cake, and egg mixture evenly over the layer of potatoes. Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese (100g) over the top. If desired, add a sprinkle of parsley flakes. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over low to medium-low heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Step 10
Once the cheese is melted and golden, carefully lift the gratin out using the parchment paper and transfer it to a serving plate. Enjoy this warm and cheesy delight immediately!
