Continuing with my Superfoods, I fancied a Chinese Flavour Inspired dinner for my Saturday night in but also wanted to keep it healthy and not overload on calories.  Looking in my cupboards and fridge I saw a lovely piece of smoked Cod I got from my usual fishmonger so decided to use this.

This is my Saturday do it yourself Chinese Takeaway Dinner.

Serves 2/3

FOR THE FISHCAKES:-

200 g Smoked Cod
1 medium Baked Potato
1 medium Sweet Potato
Handful of Fresh Coriander
1 Juice of lime
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp light olive oil
1 tsp of spiced red pepper or chilli
Plain Flour for dusting
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Bake the potatoes in the microwave on high heat for about 10 mins until soft
2. Scoop out the inside of the potatoes and place in a food processor
3. Slice the fish portion and add to food processor with paprika, coriander, red spice and lime juice, blend together.
4. With your hands shape into patties about 1cm thick and 10cm dia, dust with flour and refrigerate for about 1 hour
5. Heat the oil in a flat pan to medium heat
6. Place the fish cakes in the pan and cook through for about 5-6 mins on each side or until golden brown.

I served these with a little Sweet Chilli Sauce on the side which was lovely!

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 225

• Total Fat: 9.6 g
•     Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
•     Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 31.3 mg
• Sodium: 283 mg
• Total Carbs: 23.2 g
•     Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
•     Sugars: 2.7 g
• Protein: 12.6 g

 

FOR THE CHINESE FRIED RICE:-

75g Wholemeal Brown Rice
50g Frozen peas
1 Chopped Red pepper finely
4 Spring Onions – chopped finely
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 eggs
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tbsp sesame oil

1. Cook rice as per packet instructions and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok/pan
3. Crack 1 egg into pan and stir continuously until you get scrambled egg.

4. Then add in rice, peas, red pepper, onions, turmeric and stir together.

5. Crack in the other egg add in soy sauce and stir through until egg is cooked.

Make sure you stir continuously or it will stick together. If it does add a little water.

Yummy!

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 324

• Total Fat: 12.5 g
•     Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
•     Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 163.7 mg
• Sodium: 1105.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 40.2 g
•     Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
•     Sugars: 5.3 g
• Protein: 12.9 g