Sardine Fish Cakes

Appetizers, Mains

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Servings: Yield: 6 fish cakes Source:

Ingredients

2 cans of sardines in water (ideally with no added salt) or 6 fresh cleaned sardines

2 garlic cloves – minced

1 medium onion – finely chopped

2 tbsp fresh dill – chopped

1 cup of breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 tbsp lemon juice

Pinch of salt & pepper to taste

Wedges of lemon to serve

5 tbsp frying oil (100ml)

Directions

If you use caned sardines drain as much water from the sardines as possible before mixing the fish meat with the other ingredients. If you use fresh, cleaned sardines, mash the meat first using a fork.

Combine all the ingredients and and shape six, individual, 1 inch thick cakes.

Fry on a slow heat on both sides until golden brown.

Serve with lemon wedges, green salad, new potatoes or 10 minute cucumber, yogurt, dill & garlic salad.