Makes: 15
Hands-on time: 20 minutesย
Hands-off time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 tin (400g) Lucky Star Pilchards in Tomato Sauceย
1 tin (410g) Lucky Star Chakalaka Mild and Spicyย
1ยฝ cups breadcrumbs
ยฝ tsp each salt and pepper (optional)
ยฝ cup grated cheddar cheeseย
ยผ cup mayonnaiseย
15 mini hamburger buns, halved and toastedย
slider toppings of your choiceย
Serving suggestion:
Lemon wedgesย
Oven baked chips
METHOD
1. Open the Lucky Star Pilchards in Tomato Sauce tin. Strain the tomato sauce into a small bowl and set this aside until ready to serve.ย ย
2. Place the whole pilchards and the Lucky Star Chakalaka Mild and Spicy in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to shred and mash the fish and chakalaka into a chunky mixture. *Chefโs Tip: The pilchard bones can be removed if preferred!
3. Add the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, if using, and grated cheese to the shredded pilchard and chakalaka. Mix until a firm consistency is formed.ย
4. Section the mixture into 15, 1 tablespoon-sized patties. Arrange the patties onto a clean cutting board. *Chefโs Tip: Rub 1 teaspoon of oil between your hands to stop the patties from sticking when shaped.ย
5. Heat a large non-stick pan with 2 tablespoons of oil. Lay the patties into the pan and fry 5 at a time for 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown. *Chefโs Tip: The patties can also be cooked in the airfryer or the oven at 180ยฐC for 5-6 minutes.
6. Remove the cooked patties from the pan and set them aside until ready to assemble.*Chefโs Tip: The cooked patties can be frozen for up to 3 months.ย
7. When ready to serve, mix the reserved tomato sauce and mayonnaise until combined. Divide and spread the sauce onto both halves of the mini burger buns.ย
8. Lay a patty, followed by your chosen toppings, onto the 15 bun halves, top with the second bun half.ย
9. Serve the sliders with a squeeze of lemon alongside the oven chips, and any leftover sauce and ENJOY!
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