Charity Chomp: A royally fishy salad

Friday 30 June 2023

With Jersey Royals a-plenty in local honesty boxes and market stalls, here is a fishy recipe for your weekend full of "good fats".

This week's Charity Chomp was provided by Caring Cooks, who provide nutritious food to families across the island as well as hot meals and cooking education in schools.

The team said it would be "delicious" served with crisp, fresh salad - maybe Caring Cooks's Crisp Apple Coleslaw?

"Oily fish, such as mackerel, salmon, sardines and fresh tuna, are particularly high in omega-3 fatty acids," the charity team explained. "These ‘good’ fats help to keep your heart and brain healthy. A healthy diet should include at least two portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily."

(Serves two to three)

ALLERGEN ADVICE: Contains gluten, dairy and egg.

Smocked mackerel and new potato hash

Ingredients

• 250g Jersey Royals

• 75g smoked mackerel fillets

• Two spring onions

• 60g tinned sweetcorn

• 35g crème fraiche

• One tsp horseradish sauce (optional)

• ¼ lemon juice

• Fresh herbs-chives, parsley or dill

Method 

1. 1. Clean the potatoes and boil for 15-20 minutes. Drain into the colander and allow to cool.

2. Pre-heat the oven to 220ºC/425ºF/Gas 7.

3. Dice the cooked potatoes (1cm square) and place into the mixing bowl.

4. Prepare the mackerel by removing the skin and flaking into large pieces, being careful to remove any small bones you may find. Add to the potatoes.

5. Slice the spring onion, place into the mixing bowl along with the sweetcorn and finely chopped herbs.

6. Finally, add the crème fraiche, lemon juice and horseradish sauce and combine with a spatula.

7. Place into an oven proof dish or divide into individual portions. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden in colour.

8. Remove from the oven and serve hot. 

Remember, there's one key rule with Charity Chomp... if you think it's delicious, donate!   

Click HERE to support Caring Cooks.  

This recipe first featured on Bailiwick Wellbeing, your free guide to wellness in work and island life to help you start the weekend - and week ahead - in the right way. Sign up now here.