Tuna Curry Patty: A Special Lunchbox Side Dish for Brain Health
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Patties seasoned with tuna and curry.
Main Ingredients
- 1 can Tuna (drained)
- 1/4 Carrot
- 1/4 Onion
- 1/4 Green Bell Pepper
- 5-6 Korean Perilla Leaves (깻잎)
- 1/4 Mushroom (e.g., Shiitake, King Oyster)
Batter Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Whole Wheat Flour
- 3 Tbsp Curry Powder (adjust to taste)
- A little Water
- 1/4 block Firm Tofu (mashed)
- 1 Egg
- Rice Bran Oil (or vegetable oil) for frying
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper (optional)
- 3 Tbsp Whole Wheat Flour
- 3 Tbsp Curry Powder (adjust to taste)
- A little Water
- 1/4 block Firm Tofu (mashed)
- 1 Egg
- Rice Bran Oil (or vegetable oil) for frying
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly drain the oil from the canned tuna and use your hands to gently break it into bite-sized pieces. Aim for a texture that isn’t too finely mashed, so you still have some pleasant texture.
Step 2
Finely mince all the prepared vegetables: carrot, onion, green bell pepper, perilla leaves, and mushroom. Mincing them very finely will help them incorporate well into the patty mixture and cook evenly. Using a food processor or blender can also be helpful.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, finely minced vegetables, mashed tofu, egg, whole wheat flour, and curry powder. Mix and knead the ingredients together to form a cohesive dough. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more whole wheat flour or curry powder. If it’s too dry, a tiny splash of water might help, but often the moisture from the other ingredients is sufficient. You can add a pinch of salt and pepper for extra flavor, though the tuna and curry usually provide enough seasoning. Mix well with a spatula or your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of rice bran oil. Scoop spoonfuls of the tuna mixture and shape them into round, flat patties, about 1 cm thick. Making them too thick will result in longer cooking times and potentially undercooked centers. Ensure you don’t overcrowd the pan.
Step 5
Once one side is golden brown, carefully flip the patties to cook the other side. Cook over medium-low heat to ensure the inside cooks through without burning the outside. Continue flipping and cooking until both sides are beautifully golden brown and the patties are cooked through. Your delicious Tuna Curry Patties are ready to enjoy!
