Crispy Tuna Patties: The Perfect Addictive Snack!

 Crispy Tuna Patties: The Perfect Addictive Snack!

Ingredients for the Dough:

250 ml water

250 ml milk

250 g all-purpose flour

50 g butter

1 pinch of salt

1 egg (for brushing)

Ingredients for the Filling:

2 cans of tuna in oil (drained, about 240 g)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

200 ml milk

Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste

Chopped parsley (optional)

For Breading and Frying:

2 beaten eggs

Breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)

Oil for frying (or air fryer for a healthier version)

Step by Step: Prepare the filling:

In a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the drained tuna and stir for 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the 2 tablespoons of flour, mix well, and gradually add the milk, stirring until a thick cream forms (like a béchamel). Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and parsley. Let cool completely (tip: spread it out on a plate to cool faster).

Make the dough:

In another saucepan, bring the water, milk, butter, and salt to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until a ball forms that pulls away from the bottom (about 2 minutes). Let cool for 5 minutes.

Assemble the burgers

: Roll out the dough on a floured surface (or use a rolling pin) until thin (2-3 mm). Cut circles with a cutter (or a glass, ~8 cm in diameter). Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center, fold in half to form a half-moon, and press the edges with a fork to seal. Repeat until finished.

Bread and fry:

Dip each rissole in beaten eggs and then in breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil (170°C) for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Healthy tip: Bake in the air fryer at 200°C for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through.

Serve

Warm with lemon or tartar sauce. Irresistible!