The Perfect Fish Cake

You Need

• For each fish cake, equal proportions of flaked fish and dry mashed potatoes, quantities according to your appetite. There is no mystery to it. And there is no virtue in making it with anything other than cod or haddock. Salmon

Mix fish and potato together in a bowl, and, if you wish, add some very finely chopped fresh parsley with the seasoning. Shape first into a ball, and then flatten to a cake. Dip in bread-crumbs, if you like, or flour. Heat a tablespoon or so of olive oil in a small frying pan, and gently lower in the fish cake. Fry until golden, and then turn it over carefully, and fry the othe