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judith



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 1:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Oh no! Too much choice! I like the sound of the crumble and the kedgeree. I'll have to present himself with a list of options when he comes back home - then he can make it LOL.

 
Sarah D



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 1:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I've made both of them several times, so can recommend them. You'll just have to get some more salmon...............

 
tahir



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 1:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I've only had a go at fishcakes once and they just sort of fell apart, where did I go wrong?

 
sean
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 2:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Dunno, but they need to be quite dry - flour them if you can't be bothered to do the egg and breadcrumb bit - and you nedd to fry them quite gently. You're warming them up really, all the ingredients are already cooked.

 
tahir



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 2:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Too much potato maybe? What would you put in yours?

 
Sarah D



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 2:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I was going to say the mixture wasn't moist enough! I use half an egg, beaten with the potato, fish etc to bind it well; then chill in the fridge for a couple of hours, egg and crumb, then chill again until firm. Fry gently. Works for me.

 
tahir



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Egg in the mix? Never did that, that could be it.

 
sean
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I like my mash quite sloppy, so fishcake mixture needs to be drier than that. I think letting them firm up, and frying gently are the key bits.
Spring onions are good, and chopped hard-boiled eggs, and......

 
Sarah D



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 2:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Some sort of curry spices are good too, but not too hot. Or chopped chillies.........

 
tahir



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 2:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

sean wrote:
I think letting them firm up, and frying gently are the key bits.


Do you use egg in the mix too?

 
judith



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 2:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I'm with Sarah, I think chilling them helps if you have the time. But if they fall apart, just think of it as an opportunity to have more crispy bits

 
tahir



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 2:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I do love the crispy bits

 
Jonnyboy



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

They need an egg to bind, Also don't skimp on the oil when frying them

 
Sarah D



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

You could put some fine herbs or spices in the crumb mix as well, or instead of the potato mixture.

 
alison
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 05 9:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

If you want a dish with a difference then make a quiche with leftover rice instead of pastry, as the base in a tin. It makes a nice crust when the egg mixture binds it up.

 
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