Tuna Fish Balls Recipes

TUNA FISH BALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine tuna flakes, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, minced carrots, minced onion, chopped spring onions, chili powder, pepper, salt and sugar.
• Mix all the ingredients well until incorporated. If the mixture is a bit dry, add a little water at a time. Start with about 1 tablespoon and stir it in.
• Using a spoon, scoop around 2 teaspoons of the mixture and form into balls, making about an inch size. Make the balls as uniform as possible.
• In a deep pan, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the fish balls for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from the pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Serve while hot with your favorite fish ball sauce.
• Share and enjoy!

TUNA BALL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, tuna, 1/2 of the pecans, and onion. Shape into a ball or loaf. Coat with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until serving.

ITALIAN TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• Flake the tuna into a bowl, then tip in the pine nuts, lemon zest, parsley, breadcrumbs and egg. Season and mix together with your hands until completely combined. Roll the mix into 12 walnut-size balls. Put a large pan of salted water on to boil, then cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions.
• Heat a little of the tuna oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then fry the tuna balls for 5 mins, turning every minute or so until completely golden. Drain on kitchen paper. Heat the tomato sauce, then toss together with the pasta and tuna balls.

CROQUETAS DE ATúN - TUNA FISH BALLS

Steps:

• First of all make all the ingredients ready.
• In a big bowl combine potatoes, tuna fish, parsley, spices and salt. Work with a fork. If it doesn't stick together add 1 egg and about 2 tablespoon of flour.
• Form walnuts sized balls, coat first with egg and then with the breadcrumbs. Flat them slightly and place them on a dish.
• Preheat a non sticky pan with about 2 tablespoon oil to medium temperature.
• Fry the meatball on the first size when golden brown, turn, add 2 tablespoon oil and brown the second size.
• For the serving suggestion combine all the vegetable in a bowls toss, eventually add some salt (I didn't). Serve with lemon and olive oil.
• If you prefer serve this with a fresh salsa.
• Enjoy!
• Note: this looks wonderful with some fresh green salad.

EASY TUNA BALL

Steps:

• Combine ingredients and mix well.
• Shape into a ball.
• Chill 4 to 6 hours.

FRIED TUNA FISH BALLS

Steps:

• Drain tuna; SAVE the oil!
• Heat 1 TB of tuna oil in saucepan, mix in the flour, blend until smooth.
• Remove from burner and add milk.
• Continue stirring.
• Add in onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
• Place back on burner.
• Stir constantly.
• Cook mixture until smooth but thick.
• Remove from heat add in egg and tuna fish.
• Refrigerate until firm,then roll into 3/4 inch balls.
• Roll tuna balls in flour.
• Fry in deep fat (375°F),until nice and golden.
• Drain on paper towels, insert toothpicks and serve!

BAKED TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Prepare a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan, or any size to fit the tuna balls.
• In a bowl, combine the tuna, egg, breadcrumbs, mayo, onion, parsley, almonds, mustard, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and fresh garlic, or garlic powder (if using), do NOT add the crushed Corn Flakes cereal; combine well.
• Shape into 40 balls (for cocktail size) or larger balls, any size you desire.
• Roll completely and evenly in the crushed Corn Flakes cereal to coat well.
• Dip the coated balls completely in melted butter.
• Place on a baking sheet/pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes (for the cocktail size), and 20-25 minutes (depending on how large you make the balls) for the larger size, DON'T OVERBAKE, these do not take long to to get done.