Tuna Bites

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) can water packed tuna, drained and flaked
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons self-rising flour
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in rice. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• 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.
• 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 about 12 balls.
• heat 1 quart oil in a large, heavy skillet or deep fryer. fry the tuna balls in batches until lightly browned. drain on paper towels.