Asian fish cakes

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Revisiting family favourites

I’ve been revisiting recipes that have been some of my old school recipes and family favourites that were our staples when we got started as clean eaters. I first posted this recipe in 2015 , at that time, the kids were fussy, vegetables had to be hidden and disguised, and there was no potential for intense flavours or spice. 

Times (thankfully) have changed, the kids have grown (like man-sized grown), and they now enjoy a wide range of foods. Things like vegetables are enjoyed, spice and chilli are consumed without complaint, and new ingredients are tried without tantrums.

As the kids have grown my recipes have changes organically to meet their palates and preferences, I’ve updated this recipe because of that, but fear not, all I have done is make it a little bit better.

Spicy, not bland

My previous experience of fish cakes was of bland white burger-shaped food that was a bit blah. I used a recipe from a food magazine as the base for this but swapped out some of the ingredients to clean it up. It’s a great way to use up leftover cauliflower rice or fish if you get leftovers that is.

Asian style fish cakes recipe

Ingredients

Asian style fish cake
  • 500g raw white fish
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice 
  • 2 tsp. coriander
  • 1 tbsp. Thai green curry paste
Add the fish, coriander and curry paste to a food processor.
Add the fish, coriander and curry paste to a food processor.
Blend to a smooth consistency.
Blend to a smooth consistency.
Stir in the cauliflower rice
Stir in the cauliflower rice
Portion out the mixture
Portion out the mixture
Shape the mix into patties.
Shape the mix into patties.
Cooked fish cakes ready to eat.
Cooked fish cakes ready to eat.

Asian fish cakes

  • Servings: 12
  • Rating: ★★★★★
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These spicy fish cakes are a great way to use up some left over cauliflower rice.



Credit: Cath @ easycleaneats

Ingredients

  • 500g raw white fish
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice
  • 2 tsp. coriander
  • 1 tbsp. Thai green curry paste

Directions

  1. In a food processor mix together fish, coriander and curry paste.
  2. 1 cup cauliflower rice
  3. Shape the mix into patties.
  4. Place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper or a silicone liner.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C/ 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Per Serving: 51 calories; 0.6 g fat; 0.4 g carbohydrates; 7.5 g protein

Equipment

  • Food processor 
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Baking tray
  • Baking paper or silicone liner

Nutritional disclaimer

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate based on the ingredients used and available in my area (New Zealand). The nutritional information is here to help you understand the recipe; I use MyFitnessPal to generate my estimates. For more accurate nutritional information, please use a nutritional calculator with the ingredients in your area.

Garlic Prawns

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Updating as we go

Earlier in 2021, I made a move to relocate and update my website. I’ve been making changes and improving all of the things as I go. This recipe is one of the many things I’ve tried to make better. 

Protein in a small package

I like prawns; they are small, tasty and simple to make. I like to get a package of prawns to cook up and to have on hand as an easy protein portion that can be added to meals like salads or stir-frys. I like to cook the prawns all at once and portion them out; this means I can have protein in the fridge or the freezer. Prawns last about three days cooked in the fridge, which is excellent when you have an abundance of salad.

Competition for dinner

Prawns are a favourite of more than just me; my fur baby is a big fan of prawns and loves it when we have them around. Don’t believe me? Check out the face before I even open the bag. 

Garlic Prawns recipe

Ingredients

  • 500g prawns 
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

Peel the prawns by first removing the head and legs. 

Peel off the shell, then squeeze the prawn’s tail to remove it from the body. 

Pull the vein through the opening at the head of the prawn and discard.

Place a frying pan on medium-high heat with olive oil and garlic.

When the garlic starts to colour, add the prawns to the pan.

Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Cook the prawns for 5-6 minutes or until the prawns are cooked.

Remove the prawns from the pan.

Add the spring onions to serve.

“Garlic

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Credit: Cath @ easycleaneats

Ingredients

  • 500g prawns
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Peel the prawns by first removing the head and legs.
  2. Peel of the shell then squeeze the tail of the prawn to remove it from the body.
  3. Pull the vein through the opening at the head of the prawn and discard.
  4. Place a frying pan on medium-high heat with the olive oil and garlic.
  5. When the garlic starts to colour add the prawns to the pan.
  6. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  7. Cook the prawns for 5-6 minutes or until the prawns are cooked.
  8. Remove the prawns from the pan.
  9. Add the spring onions to serve.

Nutrition

Per Serving:272 calories; 14 g fat; 2 g carbohydrates; 29 g protein

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Measuring cups
  • Scales
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs  

Nutritional disclaimer

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate based on the ingredients used and available in my area (New Zealand). The nutritional information is here to help you understand the recipe; I use MyFitnessPal to generate my estimates. For more accurate nutritional information, please use a nutritional calculator with the ingredients in your area.