Mushroom and Fish Blended Fish Cakes

Fish is such an important source of nutrients including protein, Vitamin D and Omega 3 fatty acids. Mushrooms are also a fantastic source of Vitamin D making these fish cakes a wonderfully healthy meal for your family.

Ingredients:

• 250g fish, steamed and flaked
• 250g button mushrooms, chopped and pan fried
• 2 spring onions, finely sliced
• 1 small potato, cooked, peeled and diced
• 1 egg
• Oil for frying

For The Adults

• 50ml Greek yoghurt
• 20ml mayonnaise
• 10ml lemon juice
• Lemon to serve

Method:

1. In a bowl mix the fish, mushrooms, onion, potato and egg together. Season with salt and pepper. Form cakes with your hands and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry cakes on both sides until golden and cooked through.
3. Place onto kitchen towelling to drain and serve

For The Adults

1. In a small bowl mix the yoghurt, mayonnaise and lemon juice together.
2. Serve the fish cakes with the sauce and the fresh lemon.

Cooks tip: Always use reputable fisheries that use fish which is sustainable. Never use fish off the red and orange lists of endangered species.

Recipe and image supplied by The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association