Furikake Tuna Patties
A pantry recipe for an easy dinner any night of the week.
Equipment
- 1 can opener
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 small bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- 1 small cutting board optional
- 1 chef's knife optional
- 1 8" saute pan
- 1 stainless steel mesh splatter screen optional
- 1 spatula
- 1 large plate
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 3 5-ounce cans of tuna in water preferred, drained
- 2 large eggs put in small bowl, scrambled
- ½ tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅛ cup furikake
- ⅛ cup green onions sliced (optional)
- olive oil or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Put the drained tuna, eggs, soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs, furikake, and green onions (if using), in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Heat a saute pan on medium heat. Add ½ tablespoon of olive oil or canola oil (more if using a stainless-steel pan). Scoop the tuna mixture using the 1/8 cup measuring cup and place it into the pan. You can fit about 4 or 5 patties at a time. Cook them for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Patties are ready to flip/remove when they are easy to lift with a spatula and do not stick to the pan.
- Putt he patties on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil and help keep the patties crispy. Serve with steamed rice.
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Notes
Tips and Tricks
How do I cook these in a stainless-steel pan?
First, heat the stainless-steel pan on medium heat for a few minutes. To test if it is the right temperature, splash a tiny bit of water into the pan. If the water forms into beads that jump or dance across the bottom of the pan, then it’s ready for the oil and for frying. If the water just sits there or evaporates, it’s not ready.
How long do these keep in the refrigerator?
Keep any leftovers in the fridge in a container for up to 3 days. If using a microwave, reheat 1 to 2 patties for about 45 seconds to 1 minute depending on the wattage of your microwave. These will also reheat nicely in an air fryer at 350 degrees for 2 minutes or in a pan on medium heat for 1 minute on each side.