Hoisin Mackerel Pancakes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Serves 4
Need a speedy, DIY family meal? Try these mackerel pancakes. Using sweet ingredients with stronger-flavoured fish such as mackerel helps tempt children to try them
Ingredients
- 3 mackerel fillets, all bones removed, cut into finger-length strips
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, plus extra for dipping
- 4 spring onions
- 1⁄2 cucumber
- 2 Little Gem lettuces
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 10 Chinese pancakes
Method
STEP 1
Marinate the mackerel in the hoisin sauce while you prepare the veg. Cut the spring onions and cucumber into thin matchsticks, and separate the lettuce leaves.
STEP 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the mackerel and fry for 3-4 mins until sticky and caramelised. Heat the pancakes following pack instructions. Serve everything in the middle of the table and let everyone help themselves.
