Budget Friendly Local Hawaiian Style Dish

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Sardines are often less expensive and provide similar flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier alternative with more fiber.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan binder that adds fiber.

Put the can of tuna into a bowl.

Add 2 eggs to the bowl.

Add minced garlic to the bowl.

Add chopped green onion to the bowl.

Pour in soy sauce to the mixture.

Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Mix everything together until well combined, noting that the mixture will be thin.

Add panko bread crumbs to the mixture, adjusting the amount for desired thickness.

Heat avocado oil in a pan.

Use a cookie scoop or spoon to scoop out patties and place them in the pan, making about three or four per pan.

Flatten the patties slightly with a spatula for even cooking.

Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes on one side until golden brown.

Flip the patties over using a spatula and cook for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown on the other side.

Remove the patties from the oil and place them on a napkin to catch excess oil.

Serve with sticky white rice, in a hamburger bun, or in lettuce wraps.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens