Crispy Croquettes with a Zesty Pineapple Sauce
Soft creamy potato and tuna bites, crumbed and cooked to a golden crispy finish. Elevated by a zesty pineapple sauce that brings balance and cuts through the richness of the croquettes. Additionally, the sweet vibrant pops of pineapple is a delightful combination with the crunch of the croquettes.
Ingredients
Croquette
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800 g mashed potato
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425gram canned tuna, drained and flaked
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2 tbs sour cream
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cloves garlic
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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2 tsp paprika
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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4 green onions, chopped
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1⁄2 cup parsley, finely chopped
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Salt and pepper to taste
For bread crumb mix
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3 eggs and 1⁄4 cup water (mix together to make egg wash)
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Panko Bread crumbs
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Plain flour for dusting
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Oil for frying
Method
Croquette mixture
1
Mix potato mash, flaked tuna, sour cream, mustard, paprika, lemon zest and juice,
green onions, parsley, salt and pepper until well combined.
2
Shape into ovals. Put aside
3
Dust the potato croquettes with flour
Dip in egg wash
Roll in panko bread crumbs.
Set aside
4
Fry croquettes in hot oil until golden brown.
Ingredients
Zesty Pineapple and Herb Sauce
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3 tbs lemon juice
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1 clove garlic
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1⁄2 bunch coriander
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1⁄2 bunch parlsey
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1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1⁄2 cup pineapple chunks
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2 tsp sugar
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Salt and pepper to taste
Method
1
Place all ingredients into a blender and process until a smooth sauce is formed.
Plating
1
Serve with croquettes
