Mother S's Tuna Croquettes
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I met Carolyn in California several years ago when we both went to the Los Angeles Fan Fest (LAFF) which is for fans of the show Lois & Clark, The New Adventures of Superman. I was never exactly a comic book fan, but I sure liked Dean Cain in tights; he is yummy. But sorry guys, having seen him in underwear in other movies, I must conclude his Superman outfit was stuffed….
Carolyn lives in New York (Manhattan); we've kept in touch and she shared this delightful recipe of her mother's with me. I didn't use their last name in the title since her mother is still living and they share the same last name, I'm guessing they would prefer not to be surprised to find it on a Gay Blog!
Mother S's Tuna Croquettes
1 6 oz can of tuna, well drained (note also contents of tuna cans seem to be getting smaller & smaller)
8 oz can of tomato sauce
1 extra large egg or two small
garlic or onion powder (or garlic/onion salt if using unsalted sauce or bread crumbs)
sufficient bread crumbs or matzo meal or to form into a patty
( I also add 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes.)Mix all ingredients together well. Shape into patties slightly larger than 1/4 inch thick. How much seasoning and bread crumbs you use depend on personal taste. I would start with 1/4 teaspoon each onion and garlic powder. Carolyn says that matzo meal has salt in it so you would not use garlic salt if using matzo meal. Personally, I like very fine minced onion, about 1/8 cup but you must add a bit more bread crumbs to compensate for the added moisture of fresh onion.
Also this recipe is so good, unless it is just you, you might as well double it right up front.
Heat about 1/4 inch of oil or shortening in a large skillet, fry about 2 minutes on each side or to desired doneness and drain on absorbent paper.