Asian Recipes

Japanese-Style Salmon Patties

by bkoh / April 3, 2016

Perfect for busy weeknights, these Japanese-Style Salmon Patties will be a hit with kids – serve with stir-fried greens for a speedy, balanced meal.

Yield

4 Servings

Prep Time

20mins

Cook Time

10mins

Difficulty Level

1 / 5

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice
180 g can pink salmon, drained, bones removed, flaked
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp chopped pickled ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chopped coriander
1 small red chilli, seeded, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil, plus 1 tsp extra
1 bunch cai xin, trimmed
½ punnet cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps

01.

In a large bowl, combine rice, salmon, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, ginger, soy, coriander, and chilli. Mix well. Shape into 8 even-sized, flattened patties. Chill, covered, 20 mins.

02.

Heat oil in a large frying pan on high. Fry patties in 2 batches, 3 to 4 mins each side, until golden. Drain on paper towel.

03.

Wipe pan clean. Heat extra oil on medium. Stir-fry cai xin and tomatoes 1 to 2 mins.

04.

Serve patties with wasabi mayonnaise (see tip) and vegetables.

For wasabi mayonnaise, combine ⅓ cup whole egg mayonnaise with 1 to 2 tsps wasabi paste.

Photo: Bauer/Rob Shaw