Tuna Bites

This is a great bite-sized appetizer to serve at parties, or to give to kids for lunch, or anytime. These can be served hot or cold, and they freeze well. Serve with sweet chile sauce.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 32 mins
• Total Time: 57 mins
• Calories: 135 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• vegetable oil for frying
• ½ cup milk
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 3 tablespoons self-rising flour
• 3 (5 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.