Everybody is struggling to make a tasty meal with less money these days.  You can do it, without sacrificing interesting enjoyable food for economy.  Here is a meal idea that is easy and cheap.  Let’s  make a little go a long way and create something that is nutritionally sound and totally tasty.

Ingredients

for 4 big Tuna Fishcakes

1 200 grams can of tuna in brine or spring water, well drained.
4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed with a little milk and butter – firm texture
1 teaspoon of chopped,  fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon of dried.
2 tablespoons of grated hard cheese of your choice.
Bag of crushed cornflakes,  enough to coat 4 cakes.
1 beaten egg
Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
Oil for frying.

Method

This is so easy.  Mix the tuna into the mashed potato, add the parsley and cheese, season well  with black pepper and then form the mixture into 4 round cakes, about an inch thick.   You can use a little flour on your surface to avoid stickiness).  Paint the rounds with beaten egg, then put the crushed cornflakes onto a plate, rolling the cakes around in this till they are fully coated.

Heat the oil in a big flat pan till it sizzles.  Cook the cakes on a medium heat till golden brown and hot right through,  turning after about five minutes, so it’s five minutes a side.  You should serve these with wedges of fresh lemon, garden peas and thin, crispy french fries.  Even add tomato ketchup if you must, but tartare sauce is really good with these.  Add some freshly buttered crusty bread and you have a meal that will not disappoint.    For a serving variation, how about a big mixed salad and some coleslaw, plus a nice baked potato?