My Grandmother's secret to stretching a can of tuna (So crispy!)

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Published4 months ago
Duration5:15
Video IDZLDzYSmOl1Q
Languageen
CategoryEntertainment
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video

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Views2.4K
Likes502
Comments32
Engagement Rate21.94%
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Comments per 1K views13.15

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Wondering what to do with that can of tuna in your pantry? In this video, I’m sharing how to add simple ingredients like potato and egg to canned tuna for an amazing, budget-friendly meal. This is my grandmother’s secret for making the crispiest, fluffiest tuna patties that can feed a whole family for just a few dollars. I call these tortitas de atun y papa and they are one of my childhood favorites! If you are looking for easy dinner ideas using pantry staples, these tuna and potato cakes are a game-changer. They are perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty, delicious, and incredibly cheap to make. *TIMESTAMPS* 0:00 Intro 0:09 Prepping the eggs and mixture 1:24 Frying the patties 1:50 Salsa 2:32 Time to serve 2:54 How to make Mexican Red Rice *FULL LONGFORM VIDEO FOR THE TUNA PATTIES* https://youtu.be/vmDurojb_L4?si=P2wABaMn_-Cx3nBL *TUNA PATTIES* (TORTITAS) 4 large eggs 1 cup (225 g) mashed potatoes 5 oz can of tuna 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper 1 Tbsp cornstarch (or flour) cooking oil for frying *Makes 9 to 10 patties *MEXICAN RICE INGREDIENTS* 1 cup long grain rice 1/4 of a small onion 1 Tbsp chicken bouillon 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 8 oz tomato sauce 16 fl oz water or low sodium chicken broth What I Cooked For Dinner Tortitas De Papa Con Atun

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