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Quick tuna fishcakes
A good way to use left over mashed potato.
What you need
- 400 g canned tuna, drained well
- 450 g cooked mashed potatoes
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 50 g button mushrooms, wiped and chopped
- 10 g butter
- seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 1 tsp malt vinegar
- 6 tsp oil
- for the coating
- 50-75 g natural dried breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
Method
In a bowl, mix together the tuna and mashed potato. Carefully stir in the remaining ingredients. When evenly combined divide the mixture into even sized portions.
With lightly floured hands, shape the fish mixture into round cakes.
Dip or coat the fish cakes in the egg. Evenly coat with the breadcrumbs. Chill for 30 min.
Gently fry the fish cakes in a little oil for about 4 min each side, or until golden brown.
Serving suggestion
Crisp, seasonal salad and salsa relish.
Cook's tip
If in a hurry use instant mashed potato or for a special treat use canned or fresh salmon.
| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 1697 | 538 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 405 | 128 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 34.8 | 11.1 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 29.8 | 9.46 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 16.6 | 5.26 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 5.61 | 1.78 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 3.40 | 1.08 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 505 | 160 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 1.26 | 0.40 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 88.3 | 28.0 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 3.55 | 1.13 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.73 | 0.23 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 9.55 | 3.03 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 24.6 | 7.80 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 3.84 | 1.22 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 1.59 | 0.50 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 73.0 | 23.2 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 42.4 | 13.5 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 2.89 | 0.92 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 61.0 | 19.4 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 17.4 | 5.52 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 1.35 | 0.43 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.31 | 0.10 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 301 | 95.8 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.23 | 0.07 | 1.4 |
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