Mum’s Salmon Patties

I grew up eating my mums salmon patties and they are a family favourite.  They are so comforting and remind me of home.  

They are so simple to make and are a great first finger food for little folks.  I have made these mini sized so they are easy for H to pick up.  

The mixture is cooked so when you put them in the pan you are really only after a nice golden colour.  They are also really adaptable so get creative and add coriander, lime, spices or whatever takes your fancy.  xx

Tips: when H was really little I used to cook the onion (like in the recipe instructions below) but my mum never used to do this.  I also don’t bother anymore.  Just chop it reasonably fine and it will be tender enough from cooking them in the pan alone.

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Mum's Salmon Patties

Ingredients

• 210 g tin red salmon
• 2-3 medium sized potatoes (you want about equal quantities of salmon and potato - or adjust to your liking)
• 1 small onion , finely chopped
• 1 tbls chopped parsley
• Salt (optional)
• Oil for frying
• Flour to coat patties

Instructions

• Cook the onion - either steam or toss in the frying pan until tender
• Boil the potatoes in water until also tender; mash
• Combine the cooked onion, mashed potato, salmon, parsley and salt if using, in a bowl
• Form into little patties and toss in flour
• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook patties until golden brown.

Notes

All the ingredients are cooked so you are really just trying to achieve a nice golden colour.  Suitable to freeze.  Once H was a little older I left the onion raw and it cooked enough in the pan alone. 
Try adding veggies like broccoli, grated carrot or sweet potato to the mix if you like.