Potato Croquettes with Tuna

This recipe was made for us by my mother; it’s one of the first recipes I learned with her. It is very fulfilling and easy to make. Ideal for large families.
Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 4 cans tuna
  • 1 kilo potato
  • 3 eggs , lightly beaten with a fork
  • 1 sachet breadcrumbs
  • pinches pepper
  • pinches salt
Preparation
35 mins
15 mins
Low
  • Open and drain the cans of tuna, set aside.
  • Boil the potatoes with enough water to cover them. To check if they are cooked, insert a fork or a small knife; if it goes in easily without needing to press hard, they are ready. Approximately 10 min. (Depending on the size of the potato). Once cooked, drain them and then remove the skin.
  • In a large bowl, place the drained and peeled potatoes, and mash them until they form a dough. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix.
  • Add the drained tuna and mix well until integrated. Form the croquettes with your hands to the desired size; personally, I like them the size of my palm, neither too big nor too small. (It makes approximately 20 croquettes) Set aside.
  • Place half of the breadcrumbs on a flat plate (add more as needed).
  • Dip the croquettes in the lightly beaten egg and then in the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are well coated, one by one, and set aside.
  • Fry in a pan (preferably non-stick so they don't burn too much) with oil. Turn them until golden on both sides. Place the fried croquettes on a plate lined with paper towels or napkins to absorb the excess fat.

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