Was totally wrong about using canned mackerel for fish cakes

Always thought it would be too fishy or weird, but a friend in Seattle swore by it. Tried it last night with some potato and onion, cost maybe $2.50 total for two big patties. Who else has a cheap protein swap that actually works?

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taylorhunt20d ago

Man, my buddy tried using canned chicken in a stir fry once. He was broke and it was all he had. Said it soaked up the sauce way better than he thought, didn't get dry at all. He still does it sometimes just because it's so cheap and easy.

noranguyen1d ago

Drain it first and pat it dry with paper towels before you throw it in the pan. That gets rid of the weird canned taste and lets it crisp up a bit in the sauce. Start with a hot pan too, not medium heat, so the moisture doesn't just steam everything. It's actually solid for a quick meal when you're out of fresh protein.

theaward20d ago

Canned mackerel is a bold move. Just seems like a lot of work for fish cakes when you could just eat the mackerel straight. But for two fifty, guess you can't argue with the price.