Detailed step-by-step description of how to cook the dish "Salmon and dill fishcakes". Try it by all means
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling salted water. Place the salmon in a steamer basket over the saucepan. Steam for 10 minutes or until just cooked. Remove from heat. Cook potatoes for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain well, transfer to a bowl and mash until almost smooth. Flake the salmon and add to the potato along with the onions, dill, lemon rind, capers, cornichons and 1 egg. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Place the flour, remaining egg and breadcrumbs on separate plates. Divide salmon mixture into 8 even portions. Roll each portion into a 10cm-diameter patty. Dip a patty in the fl our to coat, shaking off any excess. Then dip in the egg and then the breadcrumbs to coat. Repeat with remaining patties. Place on a plate.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and chives in a small bowl.
- Place enough oil in a large frying pan to reach a depth of 1cm and place over medium heat. Cook the patties in two separate batches for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden and heated through.
- Serve with the watercress, lemon wedges and lemon chive mayonnaise.
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