Tuna And Sweet Potato (kumera) Patties

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium about 300g orange sweet potato, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 1 (425 g) can tuna in water, drained
• 2 eggs, lightly whisked
• 25 g dried breadcrumbs (packaged)
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 steam the kumera in the microwave until tender.
• 2 drain and refresh under cold running water. transfer to a large bowl.
• 3 use a potato masher or fork to mash the sweet potato until coarsely mashed. add the tuna, egg, parsley and breadcrumbs, and stir until well combined. season with salt and pepper.
• 4 divide the tuna mixture into 8 equal portions.
• 5 use wet hands to shape portions into 8cm patties.
• 6 heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
• 7 add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden brown. remove from heat.
• 8 divide among serving plates and season with salt and pepper.
• 9 serve with lemon wedges, fries and a garden salad.