Savory Onion Tuna Fritters
Savory Onion Tuna Fritters
Easy Beer Snack! Delicious Fritters Made with Onion and Tuna
Introducing a recipe for warm and savory onion tuna fritters that are best enjoyed fresh off the pan! The fantastic combination of salty tuna and sweet onions, coated in crispy batter, will make a beloved delicacy for everyone. Create a wonderful dish with simple ingredients!
Main Ingredients- 2 onions (medium size)
- 1 can tuna (150g), drained
- 1 egg
- 1/2 green onion (chopped)
- 1 chili pepper (deseeded and chopped, optional)
- Frying powder (or all-purpose flour/tempura powder) as needed
- Shredded mozzarella cheese as needed (adjust to your preference)
Seasoning- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s make delicious fritters with fragrant onions and savory tuna! First, prepare all the necessary ingredients.
Step 2
Wash and peel the 2 onions. Slice them into rounds about 0.5cm thick. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the sliced onions and the egg for light seasoning.
Step 3
Spread a generous amount of frying powder on a wide plate. Place the sliced onions on the powder, and add the drained tuna on top of the onions. Use a sieve to sprinkle more frying powder over the onions and tuna to help them stick together. (Tip: Pre-spreading the flour on the plate makes it easier to coat the onions.)
Step 4
Whisk the egg in a bowl to make egg wash. Heat a pan with plenty of cooking oil over medium-low heat. Dip the flour-coated onions and tuna into the egg wash, then carefully place them in the preheated pan. Top each fritter with chopped green onions and, if using, the chopped chili peppers.
Step 5
Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese over the green onions and peppers. Once the bottom of the fritters turns golden brown, carefully flip them using a spatula. Gently press down to secure the cheese.
Step 6
The mozzarella cheese melts quickly, so turn off the heat immediately after flipping. Cook for a short while longer, being careful not to burn, until the cheese is melted and the fritters are cooked through.
Step 7
Next, let’s make a slightly different version of the tuna onion fritters. Use the leftover onion from slicing the rounds, or finely chop an additional 1/2 onion. (Thinly slicing is also fine.)
Step 8
In a bowl, combine the finely chopped onion with 3 tablespoons of frying powder. This helps bind the ingredients together.
Step 9
Add the drained tuna, chopped green onions, and minced chili pepper,
Step 10
and pour in the remaining egg mixture (about 1/2 of the beaten egg). Mix everything thoroughly to form a cohesive batter.
Step 11
Heat a pan with cooking oil over medium-low heat. Use a spoon to scoop portions of the batter and drop them onto the pan, forming small round fritters, similar to ‘donggeurang ttaeng’.
Step 12
Once the bottom is golden brown, carefully flip them and cook the other side until golden. (Tip: They might be a bit crumbly due to less flour, but they smell amazing! Enjoy them in bite-sized pieces for a spicy and flavorful treat.)
Step 13
These warm onion tuna fritters are delicious served with soy sauce or mayonnaise dipping sauce, according to your preference. Enjoy your meal!
