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5 LANSDOWNE NEWS, AUTUMN 2021
Salmon Fish What’s
Cakes
Cooking
At the end of last year, I was pleased With Ashley, Group Executive Chef
to introduce three new Executive
Chefs that joined different residences Salmon Fish Cakes 4. In a large bowl add the potato and
within Cranbrook Care. I am very Ingredients sweated vegetables.
pleased to report that each of them 5. With your hands, gently flake the
has hit the ground running and have • 400g fresh salmon fillets, no bones salmon into the bowl.
settled into their roles very well. or skin 6. Gently mix together adding all
additional ingredients; including
• 1 small brown onion, finely sliced salt and pepper to taste.
I do want to share a bit of sad news, • 1 small bulb of fennel, finely sliced
and that is Elvis Zhang, the Executive approx. 1 cup 7. With your hands, form the mix
Chef at Bella Vista Gardens is leaving • 1 tsp. crushed garlic into 100-120g patties. Set aside.
us. Elvis started with Cranbrook Care • 3 medium sized desiree potatoes, 8. Whisk the eggs and cream, place
about eight years ago at Lansdowne the flour and breadcrumbs in
separate trays.
Gardens on Wycombe. In 2016 he peeled, boiled till soft, drained then 9. Coat each pattie in the flour,
was appointed Executive Chef of Bella mashed dusting off excess.
Vista Gardens. This was a huge step • 1 small lemon, zested 10.One at a time dip each pattie in
up for Elvis, as Lansdowne Gardens on • ¼ cup capers, chopped egg mix, drain thoroughly; then
Wycombe has 25 residents, compared • ½ bunch dill, chopped roll in breadcrumbs;
to Bella Vista which has about 140. • 2 tsp. seeded mustard 11.Lay the crumbed patties on a tray
Elvis has become part of the • Salt & pepper to taste and refrigerate till ready to use.
woodwork at Bella Vista Gardens. He • For crumbing, 2 cups plain flour, 6 12.Heat a large frying pan, and add
has led and mentored many staff that eggs, 1 cup cream, 2-3 cups panko the oil; approx. 1 cm up the sides.
were lucky enough to work under breadcrumbs. 13.The oil shout be moderately hot
him. On behalf of the Food Services • 250ml (approx.) vegetable oil for before adding the first fish cake.
team at Cranbrook Care, I wish Elvis cooking; 2 tsp oil for cooking 14.If temperature is right, add a few
and his family all the best for the vegetables. more patties, being mindful not to
future. You will be greatly missed. overcrowd the pan.
Method 15.Cook for approx. 2-3 minutes each
Ashley side until lightly brown.
1. Bake the fish fillets at 150°C for 16.Transfer to a baking tray with
approx. 10-12 minutes and allow baking paper.
to cool.
2. Heat a small saucepan and sweat 17.Bake for 10 minutes on 165°C.
18.Serve with hollandaise or tartare
the onion, fennel and garlic in 2 sauce and lemon, as well as a nice
tsp oil. fresh salad of your choice.
3. Stir well to ensure that the mix
doesn't brown; then allow to cool.
