March 31, 2013

Tuna patties



These are a really good thing to make for lunches - I usually make them at the start of the week for my boyfriend, and then they last a few days for sandwiches or to go with salads. They can be frozen or they last in the fridge for a few days. 
This recipe makes about 12 decent sized patties.
 



Ingredients
2 potatoes
½ sweet potato
3 spring onions, chopped
½ cup frozen peas
1 tin tuna in springwater, drained of liquid
1 egg
¾ cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons milk
Good crack of pepper
Optional herbs.. parsley, basil, oregano etc… (although it tastes just as good without them!)

Method:

Preheat oven to about 180C. Lightly oil an oven tray.
Peel and chop the potato and sweet potato in similar sized chunks.
In a saucepan, boil the potatoes.  When it’s boiling, add the peas.
After about 10 minutes, test the potatoes – you want them to be soft, and easy to mash.
Strain the potatoes and peas. Mash in the saucepan, adding the milk and butter.
In a big bowl, place the spring onion, egg, tuna, breadcrumbs and any herbs and pepper. Add the mashed potatoes and stir well to combine. You may need to add a bit more liquid or breadcrumbs depending on the texture.
Roll the mixture into big flattened patties, and place on the oiled tray.
Bake for about 15 minutes, then turn them over and bake for another 10 or so until golden and crispy.

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