Levi Roots' wake-up fishcakes recipe

  1. Put the potato chunks into a saucepan of water and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain well.
  3. If you have a steamer, steam the fish in it above the simmering water of the potatoes - the fish is cooked when the flesh just flakes when tested with the tip of a knife.
  4. Otherwise, while the potatoes are cooking, poach the fish in a saucepan of gently simmering water or milk for about 5 minutes (or cook in a microwave).
  5. Leave the fish to cool slightly, and when cool enough to handle, check it for bones and break into rough flakes.
  6. Put the breadcrumbs on a plate.
  7. Mash the potatoes and then mix with the chilli, coriander, spring onion greens, ginger, garlic (if using), lime rind and 1 teaspoon salt.
  8. Add the beaten egg to the mixture to bind it.
  9. Pour the lime juice over the flaked fish, then sprinkle on a little salt and gently stir it around with your fingers to season the fish well.
  10. Gently stir the flaked fish into the potato mixture.
  11. Form into 4 fishcakes, about 4-5cm (11/2-2in) thick.
  12. Pat them on both sides with the breadcrumbs, then put on a clean plate, cover loosely and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up a little.
  13. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat.
  14. Add the fishcakes and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until the outside is nicely brown and they are hot all the way through.
  15. Serve with lime wedges and, if having them for lunch or supper, a salad.

floury, breadcrumbs, red chilli, fresh coriander, spring onions, root ginger, garlic, rind, egg, lime juice, olive oil

Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/12982/levi-roots-wakeup-fishcakes (may not work)

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