These Southern Spice Tuna Sweet Potato Fishcakes are a flavour-packed meal that’s both nourishing and satisfying. This dish is all about combining the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with protein-rich tuna and then adding a warming blend of southern-inspired spices, this recipe delivers comfort food with a vibrant twist. Perfect for midweek dinners, meal prep, or even served as a crowd-pleasing brunch option. These fishcakes are simple to make and full of bold, delicious flavour.
Equipment
- Baking tray
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Large mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Potato masher
- Plate
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes or potatoes x 800g
- Tuna x 4 105g tins
- mild or hot chili powder x 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika x 1 tsp
- Cayenne pepper x 1/4 tsp
- Garlic powder x 1 tsp
- Onion powder x 1 tsp
- Egg x 1
- Ground flaxseed or breadcrumbs x 2 – 4 tbsps
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Pierce holds in the potato with the sharp knife.
- Once the oven has preheated put the baking potatoes into the oven for an hour.
- Until they are soft all the way through.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
- When they have cooled slice the potatoes in half.
- Scoop the flesh from the skin with the spoon.
- Put the flesh into the large mixing bowl.
- Discard the skins.
- Then add in the tuna, mild or hot chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, egg and a couple of tablespoons of ground flaxseed or breadcrumbs.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mash these ingredients together until everything is well mixed in.
- Dampen your hands and divide the mixture into 4 or 8 equal ish parts.
- Grab a piece of the mix and flatten it between your hands.
- Put the cakes onto the plate.
- Repeat the process until all of the mix has been used.
- Place the plate into the fridge for 2 hours or even overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C again if you have turned it off.
- Once the oven has preheated place the tuna cakes onto the baking tray.
- Put the tray into the oven and bake for about 15 – 20 minutes or until the cakes are a golden brown colour.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and serve with vegetables or salad.
- Then enjoy.
Whether you serve them with a crisp fresh salad, tuck them into a toasted bun, or enjoy them on their own with a squeeze of lemon, these Southern Spice Tuna Sweet Potato Fishcakes are wonderfully versatile. They’re proof that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. You can make a delicious dinner with a handful of everyday ingredients. Give them a try and bring a little southern-inspired warmth to your kitchen.
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