Double bubble salmon fillet* served with mashed potato and baked beans

* Salmon fillet in gluten free rice/maize flour bubbly crumb coating

Why we chose this dish

Our Dietitian’s Choice

"Oil rich fish like salmon are full of Omega 3. Omega 3 is from the branch of "healthier fats" that are essential in the diet and may help protect the heart and blood vessels from disease. In addition to Omega 3, oily fish are a good source of Vitamin A and D, and protein. It is oven baked on site to ensure no additional oil is added by our cooks when they prepare this.

We understand that some children may not be used to the taste of oily fish, so we have chosen salmon, salmon being milder in taste than some other oily fish. Most children are unaware that this fish is anything other than they are used to. And being coated with a bubbly rice crumb coating (similar to rice krispies), we are hoping these might become a pupil favourite going forward. In addition, as part of our commitments to our environmental responsibilities, we only use salmon that is MSC certified, so allowing pupils to tuck in knowing that they are helping protect our oceans, livelihoods and fish stock of the future.”

Are you a primary pupil trying this new dish for the first time?

Your views are actively sought. Please forward your feedback to louise.gillam@torfaen.gov.uk. We would love to hear your comments. Is this a winning dish or one that still needs working on?