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Simple salmon fishcakes

Brilliant brain food for exam-taking teens – and delicious for the rest of the family too

June 10, 2009 19:04
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By

Annabel Karmel,

Annabel Karmel

1 min read

Serves: 4

With three teenagers, I have lived through many years of exam stress.

Well, what I mean is, I get stressed. They, on the other hand, look as if they are studiously peering at their computer screen, but on closer inspection are engrossed in online poker.

Of course we should feed our children healthy food all the time but there are times when what you eat can make the difference between success and failure. Omega 3 found in oily fish like salmon are good brain boosters and can be of particular benefit to dyslexic, dyspraxic and hyperactive children. So here is my simple but tasty recipe for salmon fish cakes, which are very popular with my kids.

A few more tips to try to ensure your child graduates cum laude. Start the day with a good breakfast — wholegrain cereal with a glass of orange juice is good as the vitamin C helps us absorb the iron from the cereal, which boosts brain power. Keep energy levels up with healthy snacks which speeds up brain function. And persuade them to get some exercise and plenty of sleep.

Ingredients

250g cooked potato (approx 250g potatoes peeled and cut into chunks)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 ½ tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
20g sliced spring onion
35g Cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp ketchup
250g raw salmon cut into small cubes
60g fresh breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper
100g dried breadcrumbs for coating
Sunflower oil for frying the fish cakes

Dip
3 tbsp Mayonnaise
2 tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce