Tuna Patties with Wasabi Aioli

INGREDIENTS

• 400g potatoes, peeled, diced, steamed
• 425g can tuna in saltwater, drained
• 4 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 59g free range egg
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tsp flaked salt
• ½ tsp white pepper, ground
• 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp wasabi paste

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the potato, tuna, shallots, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper into a bowl and mash using a potato masher until just combined.
2. Divide the mixture into 8 patties and shape until they form round patties, approximately 2cm thick. Set aside to rest for 2 minutes.
3. Preheat the frypan to heat setting ‘8’ and add the oil and allow to heat. Place the patties into the frypan and allow to cook for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
4. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and wasabi paste and serve with the patties.