Cookbook:Tuna Fish Cakes

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Ingredients

• 3 cups (720 ml) cooked mashed potatoes
• 1 tin (425 g) tuna, drained
• ¾ cup (180 ml) tinned corn
• ¾ cup (180 ml) frozen peas, thawed and drained
• ½ cup (120 ml) cooked carrots, cut into small pieces
• 4 Tablespoons fresh chopped herbs (e.g. coriander, basil, parsley)
• 1 Tablespoon chilli sauce
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 cup (240 ml) breadcrumbs

Procedure

1. Combine all ingredients except breadcrumbs in a large bowl and mix until combined.
2. Shape mixture into patties and gently roll in breadcrumbs until well coated.
3. Either:
   • Place patties on a baking tray and cook in a moderately hot oven (200°C /400°F) for 30-35 minutes, turning once until golden brown and crisp. or
   • Place patties under a moderately hot grill and cook for 8-10 minutes each side until golden brown and crisp. or
   • Heat a small amount oil in a large frying pan and fry patties for 5 minutes each side until crisp and golden, drain well and keep warm to serve.