Croquetas De Atún – Tuna Fish Balls |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a simple recipe based that most of children will like. These fish balls can be served as appetizer with a salsa sauce or as starter with the suggested vegetable mix (salad). I used potatoes that after boiling, peeling and mashing they hold together. If you don’t have this kind of potatoes, please add 1 egg and some 2 or tablespoon of flour. Ingredients:
400 g potatoes, boiled, peeled and coarsely grated |
200 g tuna fish, canned well drained and crushed |
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, to taste |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste |
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, to taste |
salt & pepper |
1 egg (only if necessary) |
2 -4 tablespoons flour (only if necessary) |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, more if necessary |
olive oil, to fry |
1 red pepper, cut into small cubes |
1 yellow pepper, cut into small cubes |
1 small cucumber, cut into small cubes |
1 tomato, cut into small cubes |
1/2 green onion, thinly sliced |
olive oil |
lemon juice |
Directions:
1. First of all make all the ingredients ready.
2. In a big bowl combine potatoes, tuna fish, parsley, spices and salt. Work with a fork. If it doesn’t stick together add 1 egg and about 2 tablespoon of flour.
3. Form walnuts sized balls, coat first with egg and then with the breadcrumbs. Flat them slightly and place them on a dish.
4. Preheat a non sticky pan with about 2 tablespoon oil to medium temperature.
5. Fry the meatball on the first size when golden brown, turn, add 2 tablespoon oil and brown the second size.
6. For the serving suggestion combine all the vegetable in a bowls toss, eventually add some salt (I didn’t). Serve with lemon and olive oil.
7. If you prefer serve this with a fresh salsa.
8. Enjoy!
9. Note: this looks wonderful with some fresh green salad.
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