4 Ways to fire up your humdrum fishcakes
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Toss out those old fish cake recipes for tasty patties that are way more fabulous. We encourage you to try a few of these suggestions or play around with your own classics.
1. Use flavourful fish
Make sure your fish can stand up to being tossed around in a bowl with other ingredients. A cheap and cheerful fish is usually canned tuna, but fresh fish from your local shop can be a nice alternative. Smoked fish adds a little power as does salmon, hake and haddock.
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2. Spice it up
Ouma’s recipe is definitely delicious, but sometimes a fusion of comforting and contemporary can be where it’s at.
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3. Know your fish source
Sustainable is best. Check the SASSI list of which fish are on the green list, giving you the go-ahead to feel even better about your dinner!
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Smashed pea and trout fishcakes
4. Cut the juice
No one likes a soggy meal, especially a wet fish cake that just doesn’t have any crunchy texture. Make sure you drain as much liquid as the recipe calls for. If you are unsure, save the liquids in a glass on the side and add later.
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