Tuna Bean Cakes

Tuna Bean Cakes

1. Drain one can of white beans
*Set aside about 2/3 of the can for this recipe

2. Drain a can of tuna

3. Use a fork to mash the beans with a couple heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise

4. Break up the tuna and mash it into bean mixture

*Salt and pepper to taste

*Set saucepan to medium heat and add enough cooking oil just to cover the bottom of the pan

5. Form the tuna and bean mixture into 1" thick patties

6. Dredge in bread crumbs or cornmeal

*Fry until the bread crumbs or cornmeal crisp to a medium dark caramel

*Make sure to let the cakes rest on a paper towel as they come out of the pan to avoid any excess oil


Possible Substitutions/Variations:

• Don't feel like tuna? Use imitation crab meat or any kind of flaky fish (salmon, swordfish).

• Any kind of whole bean will work with this recipe. Try peruanos, navy beans, black beans.

• You can also replace the beans with boiled potatoes if you have them.

• If you have a left-over packet of wasabi paste go ahead and add the whole thing to this recipe, it won't make it spicy...really. A tablespoon of Sriracha would also do well in this recipe.
  

• Add chopped celery, cucumber, onion or carrot for a crunchy bite.