First Peoples relied on fish not only for food but also for trade. In Ontario, lake trout, called tuladi by the Ojibwe and namayeush by the Cree, was one of the most important items traded by First Peoples to early European explorers and settlers
Boil potatoes in lightly salted water until cooked. Drain, mash and transfer to large bowl. Add trout, horseradish, shallots, zucchini, salt and pepper. Mix well. Separate mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat barbecue to medium-high. Dredge patties in flour and wrap each in 2 slices of bacon. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden. Makes 4 burgers.
Potatoes, cut into chunks 2 2 Smoked trout fillets, flaked 12 oz. 340 g Creamed horseradish 2 tsp. 10 mL Shallots, finely chopped 6 6 Grated zucchini, squeezed dry 3/4 cup 175 mL Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste All-purpose flour 2 tbsp. 30 mL Lean bacon slices 8 8