Crunchy Fish Cakes with Veggie Chips PDF Print E-mail

The kids (and you) will love this recipe from my book Let’s Eat Right! For Families.

Approx 8 serves

pumpkinFish cakes

500g ling fillets
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fat free natural yoghourt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander or parsley
2 green onions, finely sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice pumpkin
2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs

Veggie Chips

1 piece pumpkin, peeled and sliced
2 medium parsnip, peeled and sliced Oil spray

  • Puree all fish cake ingredients, except breadcrumbs, in a food processor. With damp hands, shape mixture into 8 patties and toss in breadcrumbs. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Spray barbecue or non stick pan with oil and cook vegetables and fish cakes over moderately high heat for about 5 minutes each side, turning once.

Serve with:

  • Steamed rice
  • Asian style salad of greens, grated carrot, shredded red cabbage, bean sprouts and fresh coriander

Alternatives:

  • For a different taste switch breadcrumbs with polenta
  • Bake veggie chips in the oven with a very light brushing or spray of oil
  • Make mini fish cakes for the younger members of your brood or to serve as a finger food
  • For a novelty night wrap individual serves in brown paper and enjoy picnic style on a rug in the backyard