Healthy Recipe of the Week: Salmon and Ginger Fishcakes

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We at Hospitality Jobs Ireland are tired of going into hotels and restaurants looking for a  healthy option on the menu or on a carvery, only to find that the options include:  deep fried mushrooms, chicken goujons, or over cooked vegetables that are basically "Mash".  So from now on, we will weekly be adding a recipe for fantastic dishes that we think can be added to any healthy option on a menu.  We will even give you the calorie content of each meal should your health conscious or dieting guest enquire:

SALMON AND GINER FISHCAKES WITH SWEAT-AND-SOUR SALAD

Salmon and ginger bring out the best in each other in this easy Thai recipe for fishcakes. There`s also a gorgeous salad and the whole plate is super-healthy. Need any more incentive?

Serves 4
Ready in 30 minutes

1. Put the chilli, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and vinegar into a screw-top jar and shake well. Set aside. Halve the cucumber, then slice each piece into long, thin strips. Toss the cucumber, pepper, carrot and tomatoes together in a bowl.

2. Chop the salmon until you have a coarse, mince-like mixture. Put into another bowl with the ginger and onions. Season. Mix together and divide into 8. Using slightly wet hands, shape into 8 fishcakes.

3. Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the fishcakes for 11/2 minutes each side, until lightly golden and cooked.

4. Toss the dressing and coriander leaves through the salad. Divide between 4 plates and top each with 2 fishcakes.