Faux Fried Fish Sandwiches
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 faux fried fish sandwiches
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 786
- Total Fat
- 57
- Saturated Fat
- 8
- Carbohydrates
- 56
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 16
- Cholesterol
- 61
- Sodium
- 970
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
1 medium russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 14-ounce can hearts of palm, drained and cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1/2 sheet nori (about 4 by 7 inches)
1 1/4 cups panko
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Freshly ground pepper
1 large egg
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 slices American cheese
4 sesame hamburger buns, split and toasted
Tartar sauce and lettuce, for topping
Potato chips, for serving
Directions
- Combine the potato chunks and hearts of palm in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 2 inches; salt the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potato is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and return to the saucepan over low heat; shake the pan occasionally until the potato and hearts of palm look dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Remove the potato chunks from the pan, transfer to a medium bowl and mash well with a masher or fork. Finely shred the hearts of palm with your fingers and add to the bowl. Toast the nori by waving both sides over a burner flame for a few seconds to crisp it up, then crumble it into small pieces directly into the bowl with the potato. Add 1/2 cup panko, the mayonnaise, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Form the mixture into four 4-inch patties (round or square). Beat the egg in a shallow bowl; put the remaining 3/4 cup panko in another shallow bowl. Dip each patty in the beaten egg to coat both sides, letting the excess drip off, then dip in the panko, pressing to adhere. You can cook the patties immediately or refrigerate overnight before cooking.
- Fill a large skillet with 1/4 inch of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. (To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a piece of panko into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.) Add the patties and cook until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel–lined plate and top each patty with a slice of cheese.
- Spread tartar sauce on the top and bottom hamburger buns. Put some lettuce on the bottom buns, then add the patties and top buns. Serve with chips.