| This recipe is from Zanzibar. As Zanzibar has been | | | | flat surface so that the sticks cook evenly. Spray |
| a port for many centuries, the cuisine has been | | | | a frying pan with non-stick cooking spray or lightly |
| influenced by many cultures. It is as difficult to | | | | grease. Fry fish sticks until they are golden brown |
| say what is the food like in Zanzibar as it is to | | | | on all sides. Serve either hot or at room |
| say what the food like in Europe. These fish | | | | temperature. They can also be made in advance |
| cakes should be made with fresh tuna. Even for | | | | and reheated in the oven or |
| those who hate tuna, give these a try as I am | | | | microwave.Ingredients - 1 pound poached fish |
| sure you will love this dish. These are also ideal as | | | | tuna [or marlin or salmon ] - 1 medium onion1-2 |
| a snack, or remove the peppers and the fish | | | | serrano chili peppers - 2 teaspoons fresh curry |
| cakes make a great children's meal, as you should | | | | paste - 1 teaspoon turmeric2 teaspoons fresh |
| eat them with your fingers.Directions - Soak the | | | | cilantro (optional) - 2 teaspoons fresh parsley- 2 |
| bread in the milk. Chop the onion and peppers | | | | slices bread |
| together in the bowl of a food processor. Add | | | | - 1 egg -1 medium tomato - 1 cup bread |
| the fish and spices and blend to mix. Squeeze the | | | | crumbsYogurt Chutney Dipping Sauce |
| milk out of the bread and add it and the egg to | | | | Lurdina, our Goan bookkeeper turned chef, |
| the fish mixture. Seed and finely chop the tomato | | | | taught me how to make these delicious fishcakes. |
| and mix into the fish mixture by hand.Form the | | | | Even my brother who hates tuna loved these. |
| fish mixture into oblong, finger-shapes. Coat with | | | | Great as an appetizer, or skip the peppers and |
| the breadcrumbs, pressing them slightly into the | | | | the fish cakes make a great children's meal, |
| fish sticks with the flat side of a knife. This | | | | particularly because you get to eat them with |
| ensures that the crumbs stick and also creates a | | | | your fingers. |