• Preheat oven to 180˚C.

For the fish

• Place hake fillets on a lined baking tray.

  Lightly brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked through.
• Allow to cool slightly before removing any bits of skin.

  Lightly flake the cooked fillets into a large bowl and set aside to cool completely.

For the mushrooms

• Using a food processor, pulse the mushrooms until they are finely chopped.
• In a large saucepan heat a drizzle of olive oil and add the mushrooms.

  Sauté until the mushrooms give off all their water and begin to brown.

  Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Add the cooled mushrooms to the flaked fish along with the rest of the ingredients.

  Season and mix well.
• Roll into balls about the size of a golf ball.

  Place on a lined baking tray and bake for 25 min.

Serving

• Serve fish balls with mayonnaise or your favourite dipping sauce.