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Deliciously Crispy Portuguese Tuna Fritters

This deliciously crispy Portuguese tuna fritters recipe (receita de pataniscas de atum is very simple and quick to make.
4 out of 5 with 43 ratings
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Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 10 min
Ready In 20 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings4

Ingredients

1 can of tuna (about 385 grams)10.5 ounces (300 gr) of mashed potatoes3 tablespoons of chopped onion1 clove of garlic, chopped3 tablespoons of chopped parsley2 eggsSea salt (to taste)Black pepper (to taste)Olive oil (to taste), for frying
1 can of tuna (about 385 grams)10.5 ounces (300 gr) of mashed potatoes3 tablespoons of chopped onion1 clove of garlic, chopped3 tablespoons of chopped parsley2 eggsSea salt (to taste)Black pepper (to taste)Olive oil (to taste), for frying
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Preparation

  1. Drain the tuna well and mix with the remaining ingredients (not the olive oil).
  2. With the help of two spoons shape the fritters and fry in olive oil or hot oil until golden brown.

Recipe & Photo Credit: novelodearte.blogspot.com

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Just made these for lunch and it was very good. Just want to give everyone a heads up to add 1 egg at a time since you made not need the second egg. i used an X-Large egg and it was enough. Had I added the 2nd I would not have been able to shape then with spoons.
3 Years ago, Thursday, August 11, 2022
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