For Youth Day, Studio H teamed up with Strone Henry to support Weskusmandjie’s Youth Day initiative, with the support of Woolworths. Under the leadership of Hilda Adams, Weskusmandjie, a dedicated group of local fisherwomen from Steenbergs Cove, hosted a meaningful and creative event for 40 children (ages 6–12) under the theme Ocean Protection on Youth Day. These burgers, made with Woolworths sustainably caught tuna, were served at the Weskusmandjie Youth Day event. Woolworths tuna is caught by hook and line one at a time, while supporting communities, protecting our oceans and future stocks of tuna.

Serves 4

Ingredients

For the fish cakes

• ‍‍2 large potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed
• 2 tins tuna, drained
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 T parsley, roughly chopped
• 2 T chives, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of two lemons
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Oil, for shallow frying

Dredging station

• ‍‍Cake flour, for coating
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Bread crumbs, for coating

To make the burgers

• 4 buns of your choice
• Lettuce
• Tomato slices

Method

1.⁠ ⁠Prepare the mixture:

• In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and drained tuna.
• Add the beaten egg, parsley, chives, garlic and lemon zest.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

2.⁠ ⁠Shape the fish cakes:

• Divide the mixture into four equal portions.
• Shape each portion into a patty, about 2-3 cm thick.
• Place them on a tray and chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to firm up.

3.⁠ ⁠Dredge the fish cakes:

• Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with cake flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs.
• Coat each fish cake in flour, then dip into the beaten egg and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
• Set aside on a plate.

4.⁠ ⁠Fry the fish cakes:

• Heat a shallow layer of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Once hot, gently add the fish cakes.
• Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove and drain on paper towel.

Assemble the burgers, using your buns and toppings of choice.