Tuna Bites

Name: Tuna Bites
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 32 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 (5 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked; 1/2 cup milk; 3 tablespoons self-rising flour; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 eggs; vegetable oil for frying

⏱️ Ready in 57 min 🥄 Prep 25 min 🔥 Cook 32 min 👥 12 servings

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.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 25 min

Cook 32 min

Serves 12

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 12

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.4g 6%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 253mg 11%

Total Carbohydrate 12.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%

Total Sugars 1.3g

Protein 10.6g 21%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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 12 balls using 2 teaspoons.

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.