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Cheese stuffed Tuna Bites
Servings
6
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
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Ingredients
2
medium-sized boiled potatoes
1
finely chopped onion
A small piece of ginger
minced
2
cloves
of garlic
minced
2
cans of Alwali tuna in olive oil
Zest from 1 lime
Juice from half a lime
1
tsp
turmeric powder
1
tsp
cumin powder
1
heaped tsp black pepper
Alwali Himalayan salt to taste
Handful of chopped dhania
coriander
1
egg
1
cup
breadcrumbs
Grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese
Chili flakes
Salt
for cheese mix
Instructions
In a large bowl, mash the boiled potatoes together with the chopped onion until well combined.
Add minced ginger, garlic and continue mashing.
Mix in the drained tuna, lime zest, and lime juice. Stir well.
Season with turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Add the chopped coriander and mix.
Crack in one egg and add the breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together.
In a separate small bowl, mix the grated cheddar and mozzarella.
Add chili flakes and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Take about a tablespoon of the tuna mixture and flatten it slightly into a small disc.
Place a generous amount of the cheese mixture in the center.
Carefully bring the sides together and roll it into a ball, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
Roll each tuna ball in flour, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat it with panko breadcrumbs.
Repeat for all the balls.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot (around 350°F or 175°C), carefully drop in the tuna balls.
Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Notes
Serve hot and enjoy that glorious cheese pull! These tuna balls pair well with a garlic mayo dip or a squeeze of fresh lime.
Course:
Snack
Keyword:
tuna