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5 WILLIAM CAPE 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 sweated vegetables.
pleased to report that each of them Ingredients 5. With your hands, gently flake the
has hit the ground running and have salmon into the bowl.
settled into their roles very well. • 400g fresh salmon fillets, no bones 6. Gently mix together adding all
or skin additional ingredients; including
I do want to share a bit of sad news, • 1 small brown onion, finely sliced salt and pepper to taste.
and that is Elvis Zhang, the Executive • 1 small bulb of fennel, finely sliced 7. With your hands, form the mix
Chef at Bella Vista Gardens is leaving approx. 1 cup into 100-120g patties. Set aside.
us. Elvis started with Cranbrook Care • 1 tsp. crushed garlic 8. Whisk the eggs and cream, place
about eight years ago at Lansdowne • 3 medium sized desiree potatoes, the flour and breadcrumbs in
Gardens on Wycombe. In 2016 he peeled, boiled till soft, drained then separate trays.
was appointed Executive Chef of Bella mashed 9. Coat each pattie in the flour,
Vista Gardens. This was a huge step • 1 small lemon, zested dusting off excess.
up for Elvis, as Lansdowne Gardens on • ¼ cup capers, chopped 10.One at a time dip each pattie in
Wycombe has 25 residents, compared • ½ bunch dill, chopped egg mix, drain thoroughly; then
to Bella Vista which has about 134. • 2 tsp. seeded mustard roll in breadcrumbs;
Elvis has become part of the • Salt & pepper to taste 11.Lay the crumbed patties on a tray
woodwork at Bella Vista Gardens. He • For crumbing, 2 cups plain flour, 6 and refrigerate till ready to use.
has led and mentored many staff that eggs, 1 cup cream, 2-3 cups panko 12.Heat a large frying pan, and add
were lucky enough to work under breadcrumbs. the oil; approx. 1 cm up the sides.
him. On behalf of the Food Services • 250ml (approx.) vegetable oil for 13.The oil shout be moderately hot
team at Cranbrook Care, I wish Elvis cooking; 2 tsp oil for cooking before adding the first fish cake.
and his family all the best for the vegetables. 14.If temperature is right, add a few
future. You will be greatly missed. more patties, being mindful not to
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. 17.Bake for 10 minutes on 165°C.
2. Heat a small saucepan and sweat 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.
