eCook Meal
Fishcakes & Aji Verde
with sweet & spicy sliced jalapeño
Now here’s a mystery Paddington can’t quite solve—why hasn’t Peruvian food taken the world by storm? Let’s change that with golden pan-fried fishcakes, paired with aji verde featuring spicy jalapeños, mayo & fresh mint. Add a crisp side salad, and you’ve got a dish as exciting as Paddington’s adventures!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
FRY THE FISHCAKES
Place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the fishcakes until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Season.
COOL AS A Cucumber
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber rounds, the pickled onions, and the chopped leaves. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season.
AJI VERDE
In a bowl, combine ½ the chopped mint, the grated cheese, the jalapeños (to taste), and the Mayo with a splash of water until drizzling consistency.
PERUVIAN PERFECTION
Plate up the golden fishcakes, and side with the salad. Drizzle over the spicy Mayo and garnish with the remaining mint.
FRY THE FISHCAKES
Place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the fishcakes until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Season.
COOL AS A Cucumber
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber rounds, the pickled onions, and the chopped leaves. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season.
AJI VERDE
In a bowl, combine ½ the chopped mint, the grated cheese, the jalapeños (to taste), and the Mayo with a splash of water until drizzling consistency.
PERUVIAN PERFECTION
Plate up the golden fishcakes, and side with the salad. Drizzle over the spicy Mayo and garnish with the remaining mint.
FRY THE FISHCAKES
Place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the fishcakes until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Season.
COOL AS A Cucumber
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber rounds, the pickled onions, and the chopped leaves. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season.
AJI VERDE
In a bowl, combine ½ the chopped mint, the grated cheese, the jalapeños (to taste), and the Mayo with a splash of water until drizzling consistency.
PERUVIAN PERFECTION
Plate up the golden fishcakes, and side with the salad. Drizzle over the spicy Mayo and garnish with the remaining mint.
FRY THE FISHCAKES
Place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the fishcakes until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Season.
COOL AS A Cucumber
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber rounds, the pickled onions, and the chopped leaves. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season.
AJI VERDE
In a bowl, combine ½ the chopped mint, the grated cheese, the jalapeños (to taste), and the Mayo with a splash of water until drizzling consistency.
PERUVIAN PERFECTION
Plate up the golden fishcakes, and side with the salad. Drizzle over the spicy Mayo and garnish with the remaining mint.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R149.80
for 4 servings · R37.45 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Sliced Pickled Jalapeños needs 60 gSliced Pickled Jalapeños 400 g 400 g at R59.99 · 15% of packR9.00
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Fresh Mint needs 10 gFresh Mint 20 g 20 g at R14.99 · 50% of packR7.50
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 125 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Mayo needs 160 mlFlying Goose® Sriracha Mayo-Styled Dipping Sauce 455 ml 455 ml at R114.99 · 35% of packR40.44
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 1.14× packR36.56
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Salad Leaves needs 160 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 46% of packR9.14
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Pickled Onions needs 80 gMild Pickled Onions 780 g 780 g at R69.99 · 10% of packR7.18
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Fishcakes & Aji Verde?
The preparation time for Fishcakes & Aji Verde with sweet & spicy sliced jalapeño is between 15 and 20 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Fishcakes & Aji Verde with sweet & spicy sliced jalapeño?
The total time required to make Fishcakes & Aji Verde with sweet & spicy sliced jalapeño is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Fishcakes & Aji Verde provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Fishcakes & Aji Verde?
Crumbed Snoek Fishcakes, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Mayo, Pickled Jalapeño, Pickled Onion, Salad Leaves
What is the nutritional information of Fishcakes & Aji Verde?
Calories: 710, Carbs: 54 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 26.8 grams, Sugar: 11.8 grams, Salt: 2058 grams
How do I prepare Fishcakes & Aji Verde?
PERUVIAN PERFECTION: Plate up the golden fishcakes, and side with the salad. Drizzle over the spicy mayo and garnish with the remaining mint. FRY THE FISHCAKES: Place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the fishcakes until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Season. COOL AS A CUCUMBER: In a bowl, combine the cucumber rounds, the pickled onions, and the chopped leaves. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season. AJI VERDE: In a bowl, combine ½ the chopped mint, the grated cheese, the jalapeños (to taste), and the mayo with a splash of water until drizzling consistency.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Fishcakes & Aji Verde?
Crumbed Snoek Fishcakes, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Mayo, Pickled Jalapeño, Pickled Onion, Salad Leaves
How many calories does Fishcakes & Aji Verde have?
710 calories
How much fat content does Fishcakes & Aji Verde have?
grams