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Tuna and Potato Patties
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.
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
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
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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Notes
- 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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.