Smoked Fishcakes with Gooseberry Chutney and Celery and Watercress Salad

Smoked mackerel fishcakes served with quick seasonal chutney and a light celery and watercress salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 645.1 kcals 2580.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 81.2 grams 324.8 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 68.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
300
ml
Cider Vinegar
for chutney
1
tbsp
Cider Vinegar
for dressing
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
Fruits
600
g
Gooseberries
green or red
175
g
1
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
pinch
1
pinch
OilsFats
1
total
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
for dressing
Other
1
tsp
Honey
clear
Seafood
110
g
Smoked Mackerel
skinned, boned and flaked
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
large, chopped
110
g
Potato
mashed
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped
1
head
Celery
with leaves, chopped
1
bunch
Watercress
leaves picked

Steps

  • Combine gooseberries, onion, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, and 200ml vinegar in a pan.
  • Bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes until thick.
  • Add raisins, sugar, and remaining vinegar, then simmer for 30 minutes until syrupy.
  • Heat deep-frying oil to 190°C.
  • Mix mackerel, mashed potato, chilli, lime juice, and seasoning in a bowl.
  • Shape the mixture into 2cm diameter balls.
  • Prepare plates with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  • Coat each fish ball in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
  • Fry fishcakes for 4 minutes until golden-brown and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Mix chopped celery and watercress in a bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, honey, and seasoning to create the dressing.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving.
  • Serve fishcakes over a spoonful of chutney garnished with salad.