CRISPY GOLDEN TUNA FISH CAKES

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🐟 CRISPY GOLDEN TUNA FISH CAKES 🍋

📱 OVERVIEW

  • Total Time: 20 Minutes

  • Servings: 2 People (makes about 6-8 cakes)

🛠️ THE KIT

  • 🥘 1 Large frying pan

  • 🧪 1 Sieve (a bowl with small holes)

  • 🥣 2 Medium bowls

  • 🥄 1 Large stirring spoon

  • 🔪 1 Large knife

  • 🛹 1 Cutting board

  • 🧤 1 Oven mitt

🛒 THE INGREDIENTS

The Fish Cakes

  • 🐟 Canned tuna 2 cans (in water or oil)

  • 🌰 Water chestnuts 1 small can (chopped small)

  • 🍠 Ginger 1 small piece (peeled and grated)

  • 🌱 Spring onions 2 stalks (sliced thin)

  • 🌿 Fresh coriander 1 small bunch (chopped)

  • 🌶️ Red chili 1 small (seeds removed and chopped)

  • 🍃 Kaffir lime leaves 2 leaves (shredded very thin)

  • 🧂 Salt & Pepper 1 small pinch each

  • 🐟 Fish sauce 1 teaspoon (Halal certified)

  • 🥚 Eggs 2 large (whole)

  • 🥜 Groundnut oil 3 tablespoons (for frying)

The Zesty Dip

  • 🤍 Sugar 1 tablespoon

  • 🐟 Fish sauce 2 tablespoons

  • 🍎 Apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon (Halal substitute for rice wine vinegar)

  • 🍋 Lime juice 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed)

  • 🌿 Fresh coriander 1 extra handful (chopped)

👨‍🍳 THE METHOD

  1. 🧪 Drain the Fish: Put the Canned tuna into the Sieve. Let the water or oil drip out. Do not press down on the fish, or it will get too dry.

  2. 🥣 Mix the Cakes: In a Medium bowl, put the flaked Tuna, Water chestnuts, Ginger, Spring onions, Coriander, Red chili, and Kaffir lime leaves.

  3. 🧂 Season: Add the Salt, Pepper, and Fish sauce.

  4. 🥚 Bind: Crack the Eggs into the bowl. Use your clean hands to mix everything together.

  5. 🥩 Shape: Roll the mixture into balls the size of a lemon, then flatten them into thick patties.

  6. 🥣 Make the Dip: In the second Medium bowl, stir the Sugar, Fish sauce, Apple cider vinegar, Lime juice, and extra Coriander until the sugar melts.

  7. 🔥 Put your Large frying pan on the stove and turn the heat to Medium-High. Add the Groundnut oil.

  8. 🐟 The Clock Trick: Place your fish cakes in the pan one by one starting at the top (12 o'clock) and moving around in a circle. This helps you remember which one to flip first!

  9. ⏳ Cook for 2 Minutes per side until they look golden and crunchy.

  10. 🛑 Turn the stove dial to the Off position.

  11. 🍽️ Serve the hot fish cakes with the Zesty Dip on the side.

🛡️ SAFETY FIRST

  • 🥚 Raw Egg: Always wash your hands with warm soapy water after touching the raw egg mixture and the patties.

  • 🐟 Clock Order: Using the "clock trick" prevents you from rushing. It keeps the pan organized so you don't accidentally touch a hot cake with your fingers.

  • 🌶️ Chili Heat: Even without seeds, chilies can sting. Use a fork to hold the chili while you chop it to keep the juices off your skin.