Moroccan Tuna Patties

Submitted by Tisme

"I got this recipe from Greenseas Tuna. DS hates tuna and the the rest of us love tuna patties so its only when DS is not home that I can make anything with tuna in it. This recipe is a different version of making tuna patties and even though they are a little different to the normal tuna patties, they are delicious especially served with a nice side salad! The recipe calls for frying the patties but I cooked mine in the oven and they were fantastic!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes, boiled, mashed and slightly cooled
• 425 g tuna in water, drained
• 1⁄2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup natural yoghurt
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

directions

1. Combine the cooled mashed potato, drained tuna, breadcrumbs, egg, half the coriander and spices. Mix together well.
2. Form into 8 patties and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden.
4. Combine yoghurt, lemon rind and remaining coriander in a small bowl, mixing well.
5. Serve the patties with yoghurt sauce and a nice crisp salad.

Reviews

[Karen Elizabeth]

I made these for my husband who loves both tuna and potatoes, so where can you go wrong! Like Tisme, I baked them in the oven, so perhaps they might have had a crisper crust if pan-fried, but DH was very happy with them like this, he enjoyed them with salads for his lunch! Thank you Tis, a great success, made for ZWT9, Pink Panthers!

 

[jessi_mcg]

These had really mixed reviews at our house. DH and DS1 enjoyed them and thought they were a nice change of pace, DD1, DD2, and I found something very off-putting about the spice combination. Maybe it was the combination of cinnamon and coriander? Who knows. I added salt based on previous reviews and DH added more at the table. Using a 1/3 c measuring cup as a scoop I got 11 patties. Made for ZWT 9, Gourmet Goddesses.

 

[JackieOhNo!]

These were a nice twist on tuna patties, and would be great with just a few adjustments for personal taste. I did find the patties rather dry, and they really could use some salt mixed in and fresh pepper mixed in. I wanted to take these to work for lunch, so I made 5 from the mixture (one for each day of the work week). They were a good size, so I cooked them a bit longer. I also probably could have added some more oil to the pan. Made by a Tasty Tester for ZWT9.

 

[twissis]

Made for the Goddesses of ZWR-9 - Like another reviewer, I made a half recipe using a whole egg (an easy-fix for sure). The spicing was mild-& the cinnamon clearly present to my great pleasure. They held together well, but were a bit dry so some lime juice may have been a good add for more flavor & a more moist texture. The meal was cuisine fusion - A Moroccan main-dish w/an Asian side-dish. Thx for sharing your recipe w/us. - Edited to Add: By the time I remembered the yogurt, it was far too late for our meal & the pic.

 

[PaulaG]

I made half a recipe and got 4 very nice size patties. Half a recipe calls for 1/2 an egg. After looking at the mixture I added in the whole egg and they held together nicely. The patties were made several hours prior to cooking and then refrigerated. They were browned slowly in a covered skillet with a small amount of oil. The yogurt topping is perfect with these. Made for ZWT9.