Brunei Cutlets Recipe

Name: Brunei Cutlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (170 g) flaked light tuna; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 green chili pepper, chopped; 1 sprig curry leaf (optional); 1 piece cinnamon; 1/2 inch gingerroot (crushed); 4 garlic cloves (crushed); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; salt, Pepper and Cardamom powder (optional); 4 medium potatoes, boiled skinned and cut into pieces; two egg (beaten); toasted breadcrumbs (grounded); oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

2 (170 g) flaked light tuna
1 small onion, chopped
1 green chili pepper, chopped
1 sprig curry leaf (optional)
1 piece cinnamon
1/2 inch gingerroot (crushed)
4 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt, Pepper and Cardamom powder (optional)
4 medium potatoes, boiled skinned and cut into pieces
two egg (beaten)
toasted breadcrumbs (grounded)
oil (for deep frying)

1
- Drain the two cans of tuna.
2
- Heat the oil in a skillet (frying pan).
3
- Add crushed ginger and garlic, stir, add onions, green chili, curry leaves and cinnamon.
4
- Cook until the onions are tender light brown.
5
- Add drained tuna, stir all together.
6
- Allow to cook for a few minutes.
7
- Add the drained tuna liquid.
8
- Stir and allow to cook until the liquid is dry.
9
- Add salt, pepper and cardamom powder.
10
- Stir until well mixed.
11
- Turn off heat.
12
- Add potatoes and mix well.
13
- Separate the mix and shape in to small (2 inch diameter) balls or thick discs.
14
- Coat the balls with beaten egg and then with the toasted bread crumbs.
15
- Deep fry in hot oil until light brown.
16
- Cutlets (made in to thick disc shapes) are great with rice & curry.

420

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (170 g) flaked light tuna, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 green chili pepper, chopped, 1 sprig curry leaf (optional), and more.

Yes, Brunei Cutlets falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brunei Cutlets

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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