Step 1

mash the potatoes leaving some lumps - see notes 1.

Step 2

using two forks roughly shred the fish

Step 3

add all of the remaining ingredients except for the panko crumbs and the oil

Step 4

gently mix only until combined

Step 5

turn the mixture out onto a bench and using wet hands (stops the mixture from sticking) pat into a round circle of even thickness

Step 6

now using a sharp knife divide the circle into 8 even wedges - see notes 2.

Step 7

with wet hands pat each wedge into a round then slightly flatten into a patty

Step 8

add the breadcrumbs to a large bowl and one by one roll each patty in the crumbs

Step 9

refrigerate the patties for at least 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up.

Step 10

heat pan with enough oil to rise halfway up the patties 1 cm (1/2 inch) over medium heat and when hot add several of the fish cakes

Step 11

keep cooked fish cakes warm while the remainder cook

Step 12

Enjoy