Tuna Cakes

Tuna Cakes

Ingredients:

• 1 can Doña Elena 100% Tuna Chunks 185g, drained
• 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 pcs large eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup Good Life bread crumbs, divided
• Doña Elena Pomace Olive Oil, for sautéing

Procedure:

1. Place the tuna, onions, mustard, eggs, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs into a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.
2. Divide the mixture into 8 rounds and set aside on a parchment lined half sheet pan. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Place the remaining bread crumbs into a pie plate. One at a time, coat each round in the panko on all sides.
3. Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan. Fry tuna cakes for 2-3 minutes, until golden and crisp. Lift onto kitchen paper. Keep warm and serve. Makes 4 servings.