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Mackerel Pancakes with a Sweet Hoisin Twist

  • Prep Time
    20 Mins
  • Cook Time
    5 Mins
  • Total Time
    25 Mins
  • Difficulty
    Easy
Craving a quick family meal? Try these mackerel pancakes! Sweet ingredients paired with flavorful mackerel make them kid-friendly and delicious. A fun way to get the whole family enjoying fish!

Ingredients

    Instructions

    1. Marinate the Mackerel: In a bowl, toss the mackerel strips with 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce. Let them sit while you prepare the vegetables.

    2. Prep the Veggies:

      • Spring Onions: Cut them into thin matchsticks.
      • Cucumber: Julienne the cucumber into thin strips.
      • Lettuce: Carefully separate the leaves of the Little Gem lettuce and set them aside.
    3. Cook the Mackerel:

      • Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
      • Add the marinated mackerel strips to the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes, turning gently, until the fish is sticky and caramelized.
    4. Heat the Pancakes: Follow the package instructions to heat the Chinese pancakes.

    5. Serve: Arrange the cooked mackerel, spring onions, cucumber, and lettuce leaves in the center of the table. Let everyone assemble their own pancakes with the fillings and extra hoisin sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

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