Croquetas De Atún – Tuna Fish Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Fish balls
400 g potatoes, boiled, peeled and coarsely grated
200 g tuna fish, canned well drained and crushed
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, to taste
salt & pepper
1 egg (only if necessary)
2 -4 tablespoons flour (only if necessary)
Fish balls coating
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, more if necessary
olive oil, to fry
Serving suggestion
1 red pepper, cut into small cubes
1 yellow pepper, cut into small cubes
1 small cucumber, cut into small cubes
1 tomatoes, cut into small cubes
1/2 green onion, thinly sliced
olive oil
lemon juice

Preparation

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.