Tuna and Ricotta Fritters
Source of Recipe
"Molto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes to Cook at Home,"
List of Ingredients
2 pounds russet potatoes
Two 6- to 7-ounce cans Italian tuna packed in olive oil
1 cup fresh Ricotta, drained in a sieve lined with
cheesecloth for an hour
1 bunch Marjoram, leaves only
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs, separated
3 cups extra-virgin olive oil, for deep-frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Recipe
1. In a large pot, bring 8 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until easily pierced with the point of a paring knife, about 25 minutes; drain.
2. Peel the potatoes and, while they are still warm, pass through a food mill into a large bowl. Immediately add the tuna, ricotta, marjoram, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the egg yolks and mix well to combine. Using two tablespoons, or your moistened hands, form the mixture into golfball-sized balls and set on a baking sheet.
3. In a large deep saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 370 degrees. Meanwhile, place the flour in a shallow bowl. Lightly beat the egg whites in another bowl. Put the bread crumbs and parsley in a third bowl. Working in batches, dredge the tuna balls in the flour, then dip in the egg whites, letting the excess run off, and dredge in the bread crumbs. Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Serve hot.
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