Fish:

• 500g / 1 lb white fish fillets, skinless boneless, cut into 3cm / 1.2" pieces
• 60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Fish cakes:

• 800g / 1.6 lb potatoes - Sebago (Aus), Russet (US), Maris Piper / King Edwards (UK)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 cup green onion, finely sliced
• 2 large red chillis, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp thyme leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 3/4 tsp salt

Crumbing and cooking:

• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs, lightly whisked
• 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
• 1 cup vegetable or canola oil, for frying (~1cm / 0.4" depth)