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Tuna fishcakes

British & European45 mins£0.82 a portionFreezes well

Ingredients

Serves 4
  • Tinned tuna chunks (145g tin)2
  • White potatoes800g
  • Spring onions (bunch)1
  • Free range eggs (15 pack)1
  • Plain flour30g
  • Vegetable oilstore cupboard30ml
  • Frozen garden peas300g

Plus salt and pepper. About £3.30 for the amounts used.

Method

  1. 1

    Peel 800g potatoes, cut into chunks and boil for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well and mash. Leave to cool a little.

  2. 2

    Mix in 2 drained tins tuna, 1 bunch sliced spring onions, 1 egg, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Shape into 8 cakes and dust with 30g flour. Chill for 15 minutes if you have time; they'll hold together better.

  4. 4

    Fry in 2 tbsp oil for 4 minutes on each side until golden and hot through.

  5. 5

    Boil 300g frozen peas for 3 minutes and serve alongside.

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