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Easy Tuna Patty Recipe

Published: Sep 10, 2018 · Modified: Nov 24, 2022 by Harriet · Leave a Comment

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Delicious and homemade, this easy tuna patty recipe is quick and easy to make. Packed with a generous amount of vegetables, they are a simple dinner meal idea.

These potato tuna patties are made without breadcrumbs, and can be eaten hot or cold, making them the perfect lunch box idea for school or work.

You can even make them bite sized and serve them as an easy party snack.

A stack of homemade tuna patties made with potato.
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Step By Step Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the cooled cooked potatoes, drained canned tuna, capsicum, celery, carrot, corn kernels, spring onions, red onion, fresh parsley and salt.

Taste and adjust the seasoning before shaping into 18 large patties. Dip each patty into plain flour, then dunk into beaten egg and fry in a little olive oil until golden brown.

Recipe Tips

When making this easy tuna patty recipe, keep these tips and ideas in mind:

  1. Steam the potatoes rather than boiling. I find that the potatoes don’t absorb as much water when steamed, as they do when boiled. If they have a high-water content the potatoes can be too soft making it hard to work with.

  2. For steaming cut the potato into small even sized pieces, so that they cook at the same time.

  3. Allow the cooked potatoes to cool to room temperature before mashing. Don’t add any butter, milk or eggs to the mixture.

  4. We use two large cans of tuna one in oil and one in brine, however if you choose, you can use two cans of tuna in oil or two cans of tuna in brine. Just remember to drain the canned tuna very well.
Image showing uncooked tuna patties.
As you can see from the picture above, these tuna patties with potatoes are filled with a generous amount of other vegetables.
Easy tuna patty recipe without bread crumbs on a place-mat.
Dipped in flour and egg, then pan fried until golden brown.

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Tuna patties.

Simple Tuna Patty Recipe Without Bread Crumbs

Harriet
Easy tuna patty recipe without breadcrumbs. Healthy and made with mashed potatoes great for kids lunches.
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Prep Time 50 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Mains
Cuisine Western
Servings 18 patties
Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients
  

FOR THE PATTIES

  • 1 kilogram (2.20 pounds) potato peeled and cut into even sized pieces
  • 400 grams (14 ounces) canned tuna in oil drained
  • 400 grams (14 ounces) canned tuna in brine drained
  • 70 grams (2.46 ounces) red capsicum finely diced
  • 70 grams (2.46 ounces) celery finely diced
  • 70 grams (2.46 ounces) carrot peeled and grated
  • 40 grams (1.41 ounces) corn kernels cooked
  • 40 grams (1.41 ounces) spring onions finely sliced
  • 70 grams (2.46 ounces) red onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • Pepper to taste (optional)

FOR THE COATING

  • ¼ cup plain flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Place the potato pieces in a steamer and steam until tender and cooked. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool.
    Note 1: Steaming the potatoes will help prevent them from absorbing too much water, which can cause your tuna patty mixture to become too wet and very soft, making it hard to work with.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, drain the canned tuna, cut and prepare the other vegetables, and parsley. These can all be placed into one very large mixing bowl (or use your largest cooking pot if you don’t have a large mixing bowl).
  • Mash the cooked and cooled potatoes, add to the prepared vegetables, parsley, season with salt (to taste) and mix very well. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
    Note 2: This mixture can be hard to mix with a wooden spoon, I like to use my hands to mix everything together.
  • Divide the mixture into eighteen, and shape into patties.
  • Place the eggs into a small bowl, add 2-3 tablespoons of water and beat well. Put aside.
  • Place the flour into a small bowl. Put aside.
  • COOKING THE PATTIES
    - Heat 2 -3 tablespoons of oil in non-stick frying pan, then cook the patties in small batches of three to four. 
    - Each patty should be lightly coated in the flour and then dipped into the egg mixture before being placed in the frying pan. Cook on medium heat until the egg turns a nice golden brown on both sides. Once cooked place on absorbent paper, before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 13gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 316mgPotassium: 375mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 905IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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