Tuna-Tofu Fritters
This easy take on Korean “jeon” (fritters) creates nutritious baked tuna-tofu patties that kids will love eating at home or on the go.
Ingredients
- 7 oz. extra firm tofu half a block, pressed (W)
- 5 oz. canned skipjack tuna drained (W)
- ½ small onion finely chopped (W)
- 1 egg whisked (W)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine tofu, tuna, onion, egg, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Using your hands, crumble tofu and tuna while mixing with other ingredients.
- Form small patties using about 2 Tbs. of mixture per patty. You should end up with about 12 patties. (Note: If the mixture is too crumbly, add a bit more cornstarch.) Place patties on the baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Spray oil on top of the patties and bake for 15 minutes.
- Carefully flip the patties and spray with oil on top. Bake for 10 more minutes.
Notes
- While gathering ingredients, press tofu for a few minutes to squeeze out excess moisture. To press tofu, place tofu on layers of paper towels. Place a small cutting board on top of tofu and place heavy objects such as books on top of the cutting board.
- Tuna tofu patties can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Heat the patties in the microwave before packing them in a lunchbox.
- To freeze patties, arrange them on a single layer on a cutting board lined with parchment paper. Freeze for a couple of hours, then place them in a freezer-safe airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Heat the patties in the microwave before packing them in a lunchbox.
- This lunch can be packed in regular lunchboxes and served at room temperature, like many Japanese-style bento boxes.
- Ingredients with a “W” next to them are WIC-eligible items. WIC is the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children in the United States. It provides food to families with pregnant or postpartum women and young children. WIC-eligible items will vary based on location.
Nutrition
Serving: 3pattiesCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 365mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 81IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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