Salmon Burger served with Fried Onion

I got this recipe from a magazine in Spain last summer. We tried it and it is now a must every other week :) The result was a simply, delicious, succulent burger that was clearly out of the norm. So easy to prepare and unfortunately so fast to disappear from our plates :) We used the freshest salmon fillets that we could find, which here in Britain is not that hard to find as Scottish salmon is absolutely wonderful. If cannot find fresh you can still use frozen salmon fillets, you will still obtain good results. If you do not like gherkins you can use 1 tablespoon capers instead. The secret is not to overcook the salmon as it tends to dry out. We served it with a side of wild rocket leaves, to add some crunch!! So give it a go...you will certainly do it again...for 4 salmon burgers you will need...

• 4 burger buns
• 250g fresh salmon fillet
• 2 gherkins, finely chopped
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 onion, sliced & fried in olive oil
• Olive oil
• Mayonnaise
• Salt, to taste
• Wild rocket leaves, to serve

Method

1. Make sure the salmon fillet is cleaned from all bones and mince with a knife.
2. Put the salmon mince in a bowl, add the chopped gherkins (or chopped capers), salt, lemon juice and mix well.
3. Shape the mixture into 4 patties and in a frying pan on low heat fry in olive oil until brown on both sides. Make sure they are on low heat so they do not dry out.
4. Split the buns in half and toast slightly under a grill.
5. To prepare you juicy salmon burger, put a dollop of mayo, a salmon burger, some fried onion. Serve warm!

Enjoy!!

R&A

Fried Eggs with Garlic and Sumac البيض المقلي مع الثوم والسماق

Whoever knows me knows that I am not a big fan of bland and common food. So even when I fry my eggs for a quick brunch I prefer to experiment or find a recipe!! This recipe is a quick Arabic recipe in which I use the spice Sumac. Sumac is the berry of a bush that grows in the Mediterranean region, mostly East Mediterranean  It has a Burgundy red colour and a citrus flavour. It really gives dishes a distinct delicious flavour...it goes well with fish dishes and indeed eggs! I buy mine from Asda but it is easily available to buy online. Obviously, this recipe is as easy as frying an egg, so go on give it a go, best served warm with some bread with which you can dunk into those beautiful, delicious and tasty egg yolks. For 2 persons you will need...

• 4 large eggs
• 8 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Sea salt, to taste
• 2 heaped tsp ground sumac
• 1 tsp ground cumin

Method

1. In a shallow frying pan heat the oil on low heat and when hot, add the garlic. When the garlic is golden, lower the heat even more and crack the eggs in the pan.
2. Add the sumac and salt and when the egg sets, turn off the heat and sprinkle with the ground cumin. 
3. Serve warm with some nice crusty bread.

Enjoy!!

R&A