Tuna and Potato Patties

Name: Tuna and Potato Patties
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 10 patties
Ingredients: 500 g leftover mashed potatoes; 1 tin tuna; 2 spring onions; 2 cloves of garlic; ½ cup breadcrumbs; ¼ cup plain flour; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon freshly-chopped parsley; Oil to fry; 1 egg

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Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings
10 patties
Calories
270 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
International

Tuna and Potato Patties

Willa Mcdonald

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Tuna and Potato Patties, or tuna fish cakes, the ideal last minute appetizer that can feed a hungry crowd. Ridiculously easy to make, these patties are a great way of using up leftover mashed potatoes, and also sneak in some good old tinned tuna. The tuna patties are kids' favourite finger food too, and they can be added to the school lunch box too. Or the picnic basket. Fry or bake them, they are as good.

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Ingredients

Servings

500 g leftover mashed potatoes
1 tin tuna
2 spring onions
2 cloves of garlic
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup plain flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon freshly-chopped parsley
Oil to fry
1 egg

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Instructions

Finely chop the spring onions and garlic and mix them with the mashed potatoes, tuna (well drained), parsley, egg and breadcrumbs.
Use your hands to shape 10 patties, then sprinkle some flour on a large plate and arrange the patties on the plate.
Refrigerate for at least half an hour so that the patties can firm up.
Heat up some oil in a large frying pan, just enough for shallow frying, then lightly coat the patties with flour and fry on both sides for about 3-4 minutes until golden.
Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper so that the excess oil can be absorbed.
Serve warm or cold with your favourite sauce or on their own.

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If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.
If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.
Not to panic if the mixture seems too wet, once the patties are chilled, they will firm up nicely, and you will be able to fry them easily. I prefer to coat the patties in flour, rather than breadcrumbs, I like the texture more, but you can use any.
The egg is the binging agent, plus it adds flavour, so not to be missed. The mash would probably hold everything together pretty well, but the egg works 100%, so why not use it and be sure you get the best patties.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Potassium 607mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 41.7mg (46%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10patties

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	270kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	47g	16%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	19mg	6%
Sodium	158mg	7%
Potassium	607mg	13%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	100IU	2%
Vitamin C	41.7mg	46%
Calcium	31mg	3%
Iron	1.4mg	8%