Name: Tuna patties with mash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 425 gram can tuna in springwater, drained; 2 cup soft fresh breadcrumbs; 1 red onion, finely grated; 1/2 cup chopped basil, plus extra leaves, to serve; 1 egg, lightly whisked; 4 potatoes, peeled, chopped; 3/4 cup low-fat cream; plain flour, to coat; vegetable oil, to shallow-fry; mixed salad, to serve

Tuna patties with mash

These tasty savoury tuna patties are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner for the family. Serve with mashed potato and salad for a complete meal in no time at all.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

20M

Total

30M

Ingredients

425 gram can tuna in springwater, drained

2 cup soft fresh breadcrumbs

1 red onion, finely grated

1/2 cup chopped basil, plus extra leaves, to serve

1 egg, lightly whisked

4 potatoes, peeled, chopped

3/4 cup low-fat cream

plain flour, to coat

vegetable oil, to shallow-fry

mixed salad, to serve

Method

1.Combine tuna, breadcrumbs, onion, basil and egg in a bowl. Season. Using damp hands, shape mixture into 12 patties. Chill until required.

2.Meanwhile, place potato in a large saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to the boil. Boil for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return to pan. Place over low heat. Add cream; mash until almost smooth. Season. Keep warm.

3.Lightly coat patties in flour. Heat oil in a deep heavy-based frying pan over moderate heat (oil is ready when a cube of bread crisps quickly without absorbing oil). Shallow-fry patties, in batches, for 1 minute each side or until golden and cooked. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Serve patties with mash and salad.