Tuna Bites Recipe

Name: Tuna Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 (5 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked; 1/2 cup milk; 3 tablespoons self-rising flour; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 eggs; vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
3 (5 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons self-rising flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
vegetable oil for frying

1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in onion, cover tightly, and cook until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, mix tuna, milk, flour, parsley, sugar, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in rice, onion, and eggs. Mold the mixture into 12 balls using 2 teaspoons.
4
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet or deep fryer. Fry the tuna balls in batches until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Tuna Bites 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.

Tuna Bites

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