This makes great use of leftover mashed potatoes and store-cupboard ingredients.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 finely chopped onion
- A few chopped chives
- 500g ready-made or leftover mashed potato
- 2 200g jars or cans of tuna steak in spring water
- 2 crushed matzo crackers
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons tartare sauce
- 1 lemon
Method
- 1. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry a finely chopped onion until softened.
- 2. Put into a large bowl and stir in a few chopped chives, mashed potato and drained jars or cans of tuna steak. Season well. Shape into 8 patties and press firmly into crushed matzo crackers until well-coated.
- 3. Shallow-fry on both sides until golden, then drain on kitchen paper.
- 4. Mix mayonnaise, tartare sauce and a few more chopped chives. Serve alongside the fishcakes with lemon wedges to squeeze over.