{
  "id": 13917091,
  "title": "Escombe cook Saveena Naidu shares her grandmother’s crispy soya fish cake recipe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/escombe-cook-saveena-naidu-shares-her-grandmothers-crispy-soya-fish",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/thepost/news/2026-10-12-escombe-cook-saveena-naidu-shares-her-grandmothers-crispy-soya-fish-cake-recipe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saveena Naidu, a 27-year-old resident of Escombe, has been sharing her grandmother's traditional crispy soya fish cake recipe on her TikTok platform, @saveenanaidu. For Naidu, the kitchen is a place where memories are made, traditions are passed down, and values of love and family are taught through food. Her grandmother, Saras Naicker, also known as \"Aayaa,\" was a breast cancer survivor who sold AMC Cookware for over 45 years. Naidu's TikTok persona reflects her forward-thinking and open-minded nature, balancing tradition with individuality and personal growth. Despite her demanding academic pursuits, Naidu continues to cook and bake, inspired by her mother, Sabashni Moodley, who always finds time to create comforting meals. Naidu fondly remembers family gatherings during Diwali, where generations would cook traditional treats on open fires. Her favorite recipe is her grandmother's soya fish cake, which surprisingly contains no fish. The simple yet flavorful dish is made from shredded soya fish, mashed potato, onion, green chillies, coriander, and gram flour, shaped into patties and shallow fried until crispy. Naidu notes that the cakes can also be frozen or air-fried for a lighter alternative. Moodley expresses pride in her daughter's success, crediting the generational skills and knowledge that have shaped her. Naidu's TikTok channel, @saveenanaidu, is where she shares her family's treasured recipes while adding her own modern twist.",
  "summary": "Escombe resident Saveena Naidu celebrates her mother and grandmother by sharing a crispy soya fish cake recipe rooted in family tradition and adapted for a new generation.",
  "key_points": [
    "27-year-old Saveena Naidu shares grandmother's crispy soya fish cake recipe on TikTok.",
    "Grandma Saras Naicker, breast cancer survivor, sold AMC Cookware for 45 years.",
    "Recipe uses shredded soya fish, mashed potato, and spices, no actual fish."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}