Croquetas De Atún – Tuna Fish Balls

• Fish balls
• 400 g potatoes, boiled, peeled and coarsely grated
• 200 g tuna fish, canned well drained and crushed
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, to taste
• salt & pepper
• 1 egg (only if necessary)
• 2 -4 tablespoons flour (only if necessary)
• Fish balls coating
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, more if necessary
• olive oil, to fry
• Serving suggestion
• 1 red pepper, cut into small cubes
• 1 yellow pepper, cut into small cubes
• 1 small cucumber, cut into small cubes
• 1 tomatoes, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 green onion, thinly sliced
• olive oil
• lemon juice

1. First of all make all the ingredients ready.
2. In a big bowl combine potatoes, tuna fish, parsley, spices and salt. Work with a fork. If it doesn't stick together add 1 egg and about 2 tablespoon of flour.
3. Form walnuts sized balls, coat first with egg and then with the breadcrumbs. Flat them slightly and place them on a dish.
4. Preheat a non sticky pan with about 2 tablespoon oil to medium temperature.
5. Fry the meatball on the first size when golden brown, turn, add 2 tablespoon oil and brown the second size.
6. For the serving suggestion combine all the vegetable in a bowls toss, eventually add some salt (I didn't). Serve with lemon and olive oil.
7. If you prefer serve this with a fresh salsa.
8. Enjoy!
9. Note: this looks wonderful with some fresh green salad.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/croquetas-de-at-n-tuna-fish-balls-484120 (may not work)