The Unexpected Mediterranean Fritters: Tuna, Capers, and Olives!
If there’s a dish that tastes like summer, sun, and sea breeze, it’s definitely a perfectly made fritter.
But today we’re not talking about the usual sweet fritters or the classic vegetable ones.
Get ready to discover an explosion of Mediterranean flavors wrapped in golden, irresistible bites: tuna, capers, and olive fritters!
Imagine a soft, light batter enveloping a savory and aromatic filling.
The tuna, the undisputed protagonist, perfectly pairs with the tangy note of the capers and the salty and enveloping taste of the olives.
Every bite is a sensorial journey that takes you straight to the sunlit coasts of Sicily, with the scent of the sea and the joy of summer evenings.
These fritters are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile.
They are perfect as a tasty appetizer for a dinner with friends, as an original finger food or aperitif that will surprise everyone, or even as a light and flavorful main dish, perhaps accompanied by a fresh salad.
Easy to prepare and quick to cook, they will instantly become your allies for any occasion.
So, are you ready to get your hands dirty and bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your table? I assure you these fritters will become a must in your kitchen!
Thought for you:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 393.00 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 50.02 (g) of which sugars 0.95 (g)
- Proteins 17.11 (g)
- Fat 8.72 (g) of which saturated 1.75 (g)of which unsaturated 5.12 (g)
- Fibers 9.80 (g)
- Sodium 298.77 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
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- 3.5 oz tuna in oil (drained)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp capers in salt (desalted)
- 2.1 oz green olives in brine (pitted)
- to taste pepper
- to taste chopped parsley
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- to taste ginger powder
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 2 cups flour
- 0.85 cup water
- 0.53 oz fresh yeast
- to taste seed oil
The Unexpected Mediterranean Fritters
Tools
What we need to prepare
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Pan
- 1 Knife
Steps
To prepare
The first thing to do is desalting the capers and olives
Drain the tuna and crumble it
In a bowl, put the yeast and water and let it dissolve, then add the flour and mix until you obtain a smooth and fluid batter.
At this point, add the chopped capers and olives, parsley, and garlic, the spices, and the tuna.
Mix, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for at least 3 hours.
After the time has passed, pour a generous amount of oil into a pan and bring to a boil.
When the oil is very hot, use a spoon to take a small amount of the mixture and dip it into the boiling oil.
Cook until golden on all sides, then drain on a sheet of absorbent paper and …
Serve very hot.
The Unexpected Mediterranean Fritters with capers, tuna, and olives are ready, enjoy your meal.
Storage
The Unexpected Mediterranean Fritters should be eaten piping hot.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
The Unexpected Mediterranean Fritters
Can I change the filling?
Yes, you can substitute the tuna with only capers and olives or with sun-dried tomatoes and anchovies and sardines, or mussels and shrimp, or zucchini flowers.
