Salmon Fish Cakes

Cooked this potato croquettes yesterday night. Lucky hubby did not come back for dinner if not this dish won't be enough to serve everyone! I shaped the mixture into 4 large patties and 5 medium ones. I ate 2, my gal ate 2 medium ones...my son? he finished 3 medium ones and asked for more! >.<" In the end he chomped down a large one also. This morning I reheat the balanced 1 patty and let him bring to school :) Kids are funny creatures ^o^..When I panfried plain salmon, they will fuss and only eat a few mouthful, but when twitch the cooking method slightly, they can't get it enough....

Recipe adapted from Good Food Mag Jul 2012

Ingredient

• 450gm potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 250gm salmon fillet
• 2 tsp tomato ketchup (I run out of ketchup so I replaced with oyster sauce)
• 1 tsp mustard
• zest of 1 lemon
• 1 heap tsp dried parsley
• 1 heap tsp dried dill
• 3 tbsp plain flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 100gm dried breadcrumbs
• salad to serve

Method

1. Season salmon lightly with salt & pepper. Grill for 5 each sides until cooked. Cool slightly and break into flakes.
2. Steam potatoes chunks over preheated steamer for about 25mins until soft. Mash the potatoes while is still hot.
3. Combine salmon flakes into the mashed and stir in seasoning and herbs evenly.
4. Shape into patties and chill in fridge for 30mins to firm up for easier handling.
5. Coat patties with flour, follow by egg wash, coat evenly with breadcrumbs and pan fried over medium low heat for 3-4 mins each side until golden brown and heated through. Serve with salad.

Mixed Salad with Grilled Yellow Peppers

Ingredient

• 1 pack pre-packed mixed salad greens
• 1 large yellow peppers
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple balsamic
• 1/2 tbsp pomegranate syrup
• dash of black pepper

Method

1. Grill the whole yellow pepper till charred. Place in a bowl, covered and rest for 30mins. Peel the skin and tear into pieces.
2. Combine mixed salad greens , yellow pepper & cherry tomato in a mixing bowl. Add in olive oil, apple balsamic, pomegranate syrup & pepper and toss evenly to mix. Serve.

my newly added condiments in my pantry :)

dear son ate 4 cakes! ^o^