TUNA BITES

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This is a great bite-sized appetizer to serve at parties, or to give to kids for lunch, or anytime. These can be served hot or cold, and they freeze well. Serve with sweet chile sauce.

Provided by Paul Bevins

Time 57m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
3 (5 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons self-rising flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in onion, cover tightly, and cook until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix tuna, milk, flour, parsley, sugar, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in rice, onion, and eggs. Mold the mixture into 12 balls using 2 teaspoons.
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet or deep fryer. Fry the tuna balls in batches until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 252.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g