Salmon Croquette - Fresh Salmon Cake Recipe with Pickled Ginger and Soy Sauce

This Salmon Croquette recipe is a great way of using up leftover salmon or salmon that is not so fresh that you wouldn't want to use it for sushi. The fresh salmon is mixed with a hint of soy sauce and pickled ginger. Although they are a little effort, these croquettes are delicious. They are also great in lunch boxes.

You can shape these round like a Salmon Pattie, or in the more traditional oblong croquette. I find the flatter, rounder shape easier to fry.

ingredients:

Method:

1. Boil the potatoes until they are soft. Drain. Mash until there are no lumps. (Don't add any butter or milk to the mashed potatoes.)
2. "Shred" the fresh salmon - this is easily done in a blender.
3. Mix together the mashed potato, salmon, pickled ginger and soy sauce. (Don't be temped to mix together in the blender as the potato will just turn to a "goo".)
4. Using your hands, form into croquettes or patties.
5. Heat the oil in the frying pan. Dip each croquette first in the egg and then in the flour.
6. Fry gently for about 4 minutes on each side, until the salmon is cooked through. Serve with a big salad.