Tuna and Vegetable Fritters/Patties

For Coating & Cooking

Component	Quantity	Notes
Breadcrumbs	1/2 cup	Panko or regular, for the outer coating
Vegetable Oil	2-3 tablespoons	For pan-frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables (Crucial Step)

1. Grate: Grate the zucchini and carrot using a box grater or food processor.
2. Squeeze Zucchini: Place the grated zucchini in a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This prevents the patties from falling apart when cooking.

2. Mix the Fritter Base

1. Combine: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, the squeezed zucchini, grated carrot, chopped herbs, egg yolk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice (if using).
2. Bind: Add the $1/4$ cup of breadcrumbs (or other binding agent). Mix everything together well. The mixture should be moist enough to hold its shape but not overly wet. If it seems too loose, add a tablespoon more of the binding agent.