Tuna Fish Balls

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers can be more cost-effective.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar nutrition, while sardines are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: no cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while omitting cheese saves costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Wash, peel, and dice 3 medium-sized potatoes into cubes.

Boil the diced potatoes until tender, as if making mashed potatoes.

Once boiled, cool the potatoes down before handling them.

Mash the cooled potatoes until smooth.

Drain the water from the can of tuna and add it to the mashed potatoes.

Crack 1 egg into the mixture.

Add a little salt and a dusting of black pepper to the mixture.

Add paprika or powdered rocado to the mixture and combine everything well until mushy.

Form the mixture into balls of your desired size.

Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until very hot.

Drop the balls into the hot oil, ensuring not to disturb them while they cook.

Cook the balls until browned on all sides, then transfer them onto a plate.

Cooking Techniques

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