LUCKY STAR FIERY FISHCAKES
By Dashmika Pillay

Makes about 10-12 cakes
Prep time: 30min
Cooling time: 30min
Cooking time: 20min

Ingredients:
FISH CAKES
1 x 400g can Lucky Star Pilchards in Tomato Sauce
1 onion, finely diced
2 green chilies, finely chopped
60-125ml breadcrumbs
1 egg
60ml chopped fresh coriander
salt and pepper to taste

CRUMB
60ml flour
2 eggs, beaten
250ml breadcrumbs

TO FINISH
Oil, for shallow frying
Extra fresh coriander
Lemon wedges

Method:
FISH CAKES
1.) Add the Lucky Star pilchards to a bowl and roughly break the fish apart with a fork. Add the onion, chili, breadcrumbs, egg and coriander and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

CRUMB
2.) Use about 3T (45ml) of mixture to form each fish cake. Dip each fish cake into the egg, then in the flour, back into the egg and roll into the breadcrumbs. Repeat with the rest of the fishcakes.

3.) Arrange the fishcakes on a plate and place in the fridge for at least 30 min.

TO FINISH
4.) Heat enough oil in a pan for shallow frying and fry a couple of fishcakes at a time until crisp and golden brown. Drain the excess oil on paper towel.

5.) Serve the Lucky Star fishcakes with fresh coriander and lemon wedges.

LUCKY STAR PILCHARDS SHAKSHUKA
By Kerileng Makhetha

Serves: 4
Prep time: 10min
Cooking time: 30-35min

Ingredients:
1x400g Lucky Star pilchards in tomato sauce
15ml oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
10ml curry powder
4 tomatoes, grated
5ml sugar
salt and peper, to taste
4 eggs
5ml dried thyme
salt
toast, to serve

Method:
1.) Add the Lucky Star pilchards to a bowl and roughly break the fish apart with a fork. Set aside.

2.) Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the onion, garlic and green pepper until soft and fragrant. Add the curry powder and stir-fry for a minute.

3.) Add the grated tomato and sugar and cook until the liquid is reduced. Add the Lucky Star pilchards in tomato sauce and season with the salt and pepper to taste.

4.) Make 4 wells in the mixture in the pan and carefully break an egg into each one. Season the eggs with the thyme and salt.

5.) Reduce the heat and cover the pan with a lid. Slowly simmer until the eggs are cooked to your liking. Serve with toast.

SPINACH AND TUNA PANCAKES
By Rochelle Rosy

Serves: 2
Prep time: 15min
Standing time: 15min
Cooking time: 15-20min

Ingredients:
PANCAKE BATTER
2 large eggs
30ml water
15ml oil
60ml flour, sifted
a pinch of salt

FILLING
15ml oil + extra as needed
2 garlic cloves, shopped
150g baby spinach
15ml tomato puree
400g smooth cottage cheese
1 x 170g Lucky Star tuna chunks, drained
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Method:
PANCAKES
1.) Beat the eggs, water and oil together. Add the flour and salt and beat with a whisk until well mixed and without any lumps. Cover and set aside for at least 15min.

FILLING
2.) Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the garlic until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.

3.) Add the tomato puree, tuna and cottage cheese and mix through. Heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

TO FINISH
4.) Heat a bit oil in a non-stick pan and add half the pancake batter. Swirl around the pan to coat the base. Cook briefly until set, flip over with a palate knife and cook on the other side for 1 minute. Carefully remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining batter

TO FINISH
5.) Put the pancakes on serving plates, spoon the filling down one side, roll up and serve with a salad.

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