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Fish Cutlets (Egg-Free)

Savory fish cutlets, a popular Sri Lankan snack. This recipe uses mashed potatoes and breadcrumbs to bind the ingredients instead of egg.

40m4 servings
Contains wheatContains fishEGG-free
320 cal|20g protein|25g carbs|15g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 can Canned Tuna
  • 1 cup Mashed Potatoes
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 1 small Green Chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • For frying Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine the canned tuna, mashed potatoes, chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, curry powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  3. 3Shape the mixture into small cutlets.
  4. 4Coat each cutlet with breadcrumbs.
  5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  6. 6Fry the cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. 7Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Substitutions

Egg → Mashed Potatoes

Acts as a binder to hold the cutlet together.

Egg → Breadcrumbs

Adds additional binding and texture.

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