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How To Make Tinned TUNA Burgers | Bart van Olphen

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Tinned Tuna Burgers

Cultural Context

Tinned tuna burgers are a convenient and economical dish that originated in American kitchens, particularly during the mid-20th century when canned goods became a staple. These burgers reflect the resourcefulness of home cooks, transforming simple pantry items into a satisfying meal. Today, they are enjoyed for their ease of preparation and versatility, allowing for various flavor additions and toppings.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cans tinned tuna
1 sheet nori
1 shallot
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons parsley
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 red onion
1 avocado
4 leaves iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup sunflower oil
2 spring onions

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: no cheese

Avocado adds creaminess without dairy

1

Soak the dried nori in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain it on kitchen paper.

2

Drain the tinned tuna and place it in a mixing bowl.

3

Chop the shallot finely and add it to the bowl.

4

Add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the bowl.

5

Add chopped parsley to the bowl.

6

Chop the soaked nori into smaller pieces and add it to the bowl.

7

Add 1 egg to the mixture.

8

Add 2-3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs to the bowl.

9

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.

10

Mix all the ingredients well to combine.

11

Form the mixture into burger patties and place them on a piece of foil.

12

Refrigerate the patties until ready to pan-fry them.

13

Grill the burger buns until crunchy.

14

Prepare the lemon mayonnaise by mixing 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise with the zest of a lemon and the juice of about a quarter of a lemon.

15

Slice a red onion into rings for topping the burger.

16

Slice avocado and drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.

17

Prepare iceberg lettuce by removing the outer leaves and keeping a few for crunch.

18

Slice spring onions into rings for garnish.

19

Heat sunflower oil in a skillet and add the tuna burgers.

20

Cook the burgers for 3 minutes on one side, then turn them over using a spatula and cook for another 3 minutes.

21

Assemble the burger by spreading mayonnaise on the bottom bun, adding lettuce, avocado, spring onions, red onion, and the tuna burger on top.

Cooking Techniques

mixingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlskilletspatulapaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fisheggsmilk

Also Known As

Tuna PattiesCanned Tuna Burgers

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