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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

  1. 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.

  2. With lightly floured hands, shape the fish mixture into round cakes.

  3. Dip or coat the fish cakes in the egg. Evenly coat with the breadcrumbs. Chill for 30 min.

  4. Gently fry the fish cakes in a little oil for about 4 min each side, or until golden brown.

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  • Preparation10 minutes
    Cook8 minutes
    Total18 minutes
  • Energy405 kcal/serving
    Fat5.26 g/serving
    Carbohydrates118.95 g/serving
    Glycaemic Index64
    Glycaemic Load19.24
  • Quick tuna fishcakes

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.

Guideline Daily Amounts
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

This recipe is:

  • Demi-vegDemi-veg
  • Citrus freeCitrus free
  • Corn freeCorn-free
  • Peanut freePeanut free
  • Shellfish freeShellfish free

What the text colours mean:

  • Low in fat
  • High in fibre
  • Rich source
  • Known source

This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.

The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible seasoning, dried mixed herbs or unavailable

IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.

Highlights
Diet
Demi-vegDemi-veg
Allergy and intolerance profile
Citrus freeCitrus free
Corn freeCorn-free
Peanut freePeanut free
Shellfish freeShellfish free
Suitable for cooking in
Occasion
Convenience
Serve with salad for complete meal
Meal type
Lunch / snacks
Main
Main ingredient
Fish
Cuisine style
Cheffy specials
Classic recipe
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