Real Life Recipes

Salmon & Wild Rice Cakes with Avocado-Chili Topping
As prepared by Judith Finlayson, cookbook author of "The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook"

Salmon and Wild Rice Cakes with Avocado-Chili Topping

Makes 4 Servings
With the addition of a big salad or an abundance of veggies, these tasty burgers make a light weeknight meal. For convenience, cook the rice ahead. The salmon mixture is quickly assembled.

TIPS
With additions such as salad, one burger makes a light meal for most people. However, hungry people might want an extra half or whole one.
I prefer to leave the salmon bones in as they add calcium, but if you prefer, remove them.
When mixed, the cakes are very wet and not easily shaped into patties. However, they dry out and solidify quickly on cooking.

1 ½ cups    cooked brown and wild rice mixture, cooled
1        can (7.5 oz/213 g) salmon, drained
1        egg
4        green onions, white part only with a bit of green, chopped
1 tbsp        soy sauce
        Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp        olive oil

AVOCADO-CHILI TOPPING
1        avocado, mashed
1 tbsp        freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ tsp        salt
        Freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp        Asian chili sauce, such as sambal oelek

In a food processor, combine salmon, egg, green onions, soy sauce and pepper to taste. Process until smooth. Add rice and pulse to blend.
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds. Using a large spoon, drop salmon mixture into the pan in 4 blobs. Cook until crispy outside and hot in the center, about 5 minutes per side.
Avocado-Chili Topping: Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine avocado, lemon juice, salt, pepper to taste and Asian chili sauce. Mix well.
Serve burgers warm with a large dollop of Avocado-Chili Topping.