Levi Roots' wake-up fishcakes recipe
- 200 g (7.1oz) Floury potatoes (such as King Edwards) peeled and cut into large chunks
- 500 g (17.6oz) Skinless white fish fillets, such as cod, haddock or pollock
- 50 g (1.8oz) Dry breadcrumbs
- 1 Red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 3 tbsp Fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 3 Spring onions, green parts only, finely chopped
- 1 x 2.5cm (1inch) Piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
- 0.5 Garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1.5 Limes, finely grated rind
- 1 Large egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 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.
- Drain well.
- 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.
- 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).
- Leave the fish to cool slightly, and when cool enough to handle, check it for bones and break into rough flakes.
- Put the breadcrumbs on a plate.
- Mash the potatoes and then mix with the chilli, coriander, spring onion greens, ginger, garlic (if using), lime rind and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add the beaten egg to the mixture to bind it.
- 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.
- Gently stir the flaked fish into the potato mixture.
- Form into 4 fishcakes, about 4-5cm (11/2-2in) thick.
- 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.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat.
- 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.
- 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)