Cut cod into manageable pieces and process in food processor until it becomes a fine paste
Process peeled shrimp in food processor until it becomes a fine paste
Combine fish and shrimp paste with garlic chives, ginger, cornstarch, lard, salt, sugar, MSG, white pepper, and sesame oil
Mix the paste thoroughly until well combined and tacky
Spread the paste into a flat even layer and freeze until set
Prepare ginger-scallion sauce by blitzing scallions, ginger, garlic, and long green chilies in food processor
Season the ginger-scallion mixture with salt and MSG
Heat ¼ cup neutral oil to 400°F and pour over the aromatics to cook them
Cool the ginger-scallion mixture and fold in pickled mustard greens
Make tartar sauce by combining mayo with strained ginger-scallion mixture, pickles, lemon zest and juice, cilantro, salt, and MSG
Portion frozen fish paste into 10 patties (approximately 2x5 inches)
Set up breading station with cornstarch, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs
Bread patties by coating in cornstarch, then egg, then panko
Fry breaded patties in oil until golden brown (about 4 minutes)
Toast potato rolls with mayo until golden but still squishy
Place full slice of American cheese on bottom of toasted bun
Place hot fried patty on top of cheese
Top with generous amount of ginger-scallion tartar sauce
Close sandwich with top bun and serve in clamshell box
