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Are you looking for a simple, budget-friendly home remedy for the whole family? Crispy tuna patties It’s easy to make and only requires a few simple staples. Delicious and filling as a midday snack or appetizer!
This pocket pie recipe is a homemade adaptation of Jollibee’s tuna pie, with slices of white bread replacing the pastry crust. It’s a crunchy hand pie with a cheesy tuna filling and a crusty breadcrumb topping.
Fried to golden perfection, this simple and delicious snack is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. If you’re looking for other varieties, check out my recipes for Cheese Bread Rolls and Ham and Cheese Bread Rolls.
Note the ingredients
- Slices of white bread-You can use white or whole wheat bread for extra nutrition.
- Canned tunaThe recipe uses light tuna fillets in oil, but feel free to substitute white albacore. You can skip the tuna filling and try this chicken salad sandwich.
- Red onion– Add color and texture. You can also add grated carrots, sweet pickles, or green peas to the tuna filling.
- mayonnaiseReplace it with sour cream for a lighter alternative
- cheese- I like to use the Eden brand, but any processed stuffed cheese or instant cheese is a good choice
- Milk and eggs-Whisk together until foamy; The bread crumbs help cover the pancakes
- Bread crumbs-Use Japanese style panko bread crumbs for the best crunch
- oilUse a neutral-flavored oil with high smoke points, such as canola, safflower, avocado, or grapeseed oil.
Crispy tuna pie in easy steps
- Combine tuna, mayonnaise, onion, salt and pepper in a bowl. Cut the quick-melting cheese into slices and leave it aside.
- Trim the edges of the bread slices and flatten them until very thin using a rolling pin.
- Place a spoonful of the tuna filling on the bottom of the bread and place a slice of cheese on top.
- Fold the top half of the bread over the filling. Using tines of fork, press edges to seal completely.
- Whisk the eggs and milk in a bowl until well combined. Dip the bread pocket briefly in the egg mixture, then roll in the crumbs, patting it completely to cover.
- Carefully add the baked patties in a single layer to about two inches of hot oil and deep fry until crispy and golden. Remove from pan and drain on a wire rack.
Useful Tips
- Drain canned tuna well to prevent too wet filling from tearing the bread. Stir the salad ingredients together when ready to assemble to prevent the filling from becoming too watery.
- Dip the pancakes in the milk and egg mixture very briefly so that the moisture does not make the bread soggy.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Jollibee Tuna Pie contain cheese?
The restaurant’s tuna patty includes cheese for extra creaminess. Our recipe also includes a slice of cheese, using Eden brand or any quick-melting type.
Serving and storage suggestions
- Like most fried foods, these crispy tuna patties are best enjoyed fresh as they lose their crunch over time. They’re delicious as a midday snack or light lunch with your favorite Mami’s Chicken Soup and a refreshing lemon and cucumber juice.
- Store it unfried in a container with an airtight lid or resealable bag and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Deep fry when ready to serve.
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Crispy Tuna Bread Rolls are easy to make and very delicious! Filled with delicious tuna salad and melted cheese, and fried until golden, these tuna pocket fritters are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
turn: Appetizers, snack
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ingredients
- 1 Can (6.35 oz) canned tuna, well drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Peeled and finely chopped red onion
- ¼ small spoon salt
- ⅛ small spoon Pepper
- 4 ounce Fast melting cheese
- 8 to cut Slices of white bread
- 2 egg
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 cup Bread crumbs
- canola oil
directions
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In a bowl, mix canned tuna, mayonnaise, onion, salt and pepper. Sit aside.
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Cut the fast-melting cheese into slices. Sit aside.
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Trim the edges of the bread slices and flatten them until very thin using a rolling pin.
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Spoon the tuna filling onto the bottom of the bread and add the cheese slice.
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Fold the top half of the bread over the filling. Using tines of fork, press edges to seal completely.
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In a separate bowl, add the eggs and milk. Whisk until well combined.
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Dip the bread pocket briefly in the egg mixture, then roll in the crumbs, patting it completely to cover.
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In a wide frying pan over medium heat, heat the oil to a depth of about 2 inches. Add the baked fritters in a single layer and deep fry until crispy and golden.
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Remove from pan and drain on a wire rack. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Drain canned tuna well to prevent too wet filling from tearing the bread.
- Dip the pancakes in the milk and egg mixture briefly so that the moisture does not make the bread soggy.
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Nutrition information
Calories: 217Calories, Carbohydrates: 8g, protein: 11g, fat: 16g, Saturated fat: 5g, Unsaturated fats: 5g, Monounsaturated fats: 5g, Unsaturated fats: 1g, Cholesterol: 68mg, sodium: 340mg, Potassium: 125mg, Fiber: 1g, sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 243international unit, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 149mg, iron: 1mg
“This site provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is collected primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or from other online calculators.
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