Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes
Boil the potatoes: Peel and chop 2 medium-sized potatoes into small chunks. Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring them to a boil. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Mash the potatoes: Drain the boiled potatoes and mash them with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Let them cool slightly before mixing with other ingredients.
Step 2: Prepare the Tuna Mixture
Prepare the tuna: Drain 100 g of canned tuna and flake it into small pieces using a fork.
Chop the onion: Finely chop 1/2 of an onion. You can sauté the onion in a little oil for 2-3 minutes to soften it if you prefer a milder onion flavor, but this step is optional.
Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flaked tuna, chopped onion, and 1 large egg. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly to ensure the seasoning is spread evenly throughout the mixture.
Step 3: Shape and Coat the Patties
Shape the patties: Using your hands, shape the tuna and potato mixture into small patties or cakes, about the size of your palm. Aim for 1-2 cm thick patties to ensure they cook evenly.
Coat the patties: Place the breadcrumbs (about 1/2 cup or more, depending on how many patties you make) in a shallow bowl. Gently press each patty into the breadcrumbs, ensuring both sides are well-coated. If your breadcrumbs contain parsley and garlic, they will add extra flavor; otherwise, you can season plain breadcrumbs with dried herbs.
Step 4: Fry the Patties
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