Dancer's Delight
1 can sardines or 6 king prawns, shelled
juice of 1 lemon or a little water or vinegar
3 gherkins
onion
salt
parsley, finely chopped finely
chopped celery
Pepper (cayenne if preferred)
6 pastry boats
small quantity mashed potato
Mash sardines with lemon, water or vinegar (if using prawns, squeeze
juice over them). Add 2 of the gherkins, chopped (keep one for garnishing),
onion, salt, parsley, celery and pepper. Place mixture in pastry boats.
Cover with mashed potato, streaked with a fork or left plain. Garnish with thin
rounds of remaining gherkin and place on a tray or pavlova plate. Put in a moderate
oven or under the griller for slow heating and browning. Garnish with more parsley.
Serves 6
The dish may be prepared beforehand and popped in the oven just before serving.