Ingredients
- 2 pounds baking potatoes
- 2 cans tuna, in olive oil
- 1 cup fresh ricotta
- 1 bunch fresh marjoram
- Salt and pepper
- 3 eggs, separated
- 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, for frying
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
Directions
In a large pasta pot, bring 8 quarts of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until easily pierced with the point of a paring knife, about 25 minutes. Drain, peel, and, while still warm, pass potatoes through a food mill. Place in a large bowl and immediately add the tuna, ricotta, marjoram, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the egg yolks and mix well to combine. Using tablespoons, form the mixture into golf-ball sized balls and set on a sheet tray.
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the oil until almost smoking. While the oil heats, place the flour on a plate, egg whites in a shallow bowl and the bread crumbs on a plate. Dredge the balls first in the flour, then the egg whites, then the bread crumbs and fry in the olive oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove balls from pan with a slotted spoon and let drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve immediately.
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By plantchild
on July 12, 2012
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We made it for a party, so we made them mini balls. Made the mix the day before, fried them in the morning putting them in a single layer pan, and reheated them in the oven just adding the lemon before serving. We used homemade sauce for dipping. Fabulous!
By kyutieinc_5626028
Brooklyn, NY
on June 14, 2006
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it was fairly easy to make, and it tasted great. i recommend it for a snack
By mama_nah_3938075
Framingham, MA
on October 05, 2005
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Was easy to make .. didn't have ricotta or marjoram so I used feta and parsley instead was very flavorful .. still came out great even my little fusy eater loved it.
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