Sardine Fish Cakes With Garlic Aioli & Green Salad

Ingredients

• 4 medium white potatoes (peeled and cut into large cubes)
• 1 carrot (grated)
• 1/2 onion (red or white, finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cans sardines (in spring water, about 200 g / 7 oz.)
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeños (can be omitted, or you can add a teaspoon of chilli sauce)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• A generous pinch pepper
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons cassava or tapioca flour (or 1 tbsp coconut flour)
• 2-3 tablespoons macadamia oil (olive oil, coconut oil, ghee for cooking)
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove (grated)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 head gem lettuce (diced (about 4-5 cups shredded))
• 1 large cucumber (diced)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste