POTATO AND TUNA TURNOVERS

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Categories     Potato     Appetizer     Fry     Tuna     Spring     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces potatoes, peeled, quartered
2 large eggs
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 6-ounce can tuna packed in oil, drained, 2 tablespoons oil reserved
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon drained capers
18 sheets frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup vegetable oil plus additional vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, whole eggs (do not crack), and 1 teaspoon salt in heavy large pot. Add enough cold water to cover. Partially cover pot. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove eggs. Continue simmering until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes longer. Drain. Transfer potatoes to large bow. Crack eggs; remove shells. Add eggs to bowl with potatoes. Using fork, coarsely mash potatoes and eggs. Mix in tuna, reserved tuna oil, green onions, capers, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with plastic wrap. Stack phyllo sheets on work surface. Using shears and a 9-inch plate as a guide, cut phyllo into 18 rounds. Working quickly, stack 3 phyllo rounds on work surface. (Cover remaining phyllo sheets with plastic, then damp kitchen towel to prevent drying.) Place generous 1/4 cup filling in center of phyllo. Sprinkle with 1/6 of parsley. Brush edge with oil. Fold phyllo to form half-moon, pressing slightly. Fold edge over, pressing to seal. Transfer turnover to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo, filling, parsley, and oil.
  • Line baking sheet with 3 paper towels. Pour oil into large skillet to depth of 1/2 inch. Heat oil to 350°F. Slide 1 turnover into oil. Fry until bottom is golden, about 1 minute. Using slotted spatula, transfer turnover onto plate; tuno over. Slide back into oil. Fry until bottom is golden, about 1 minute. Drain on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining turnovers.

Sunve Rahman
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use leftover mashed potatoes. These turnovers are a great option!


Thabile Gugu
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These turnovers were a fun and easy appetizer to make. I would definitely recommend them for a party or potluck.


Sylviey Dorval
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Overall, I thought these turnovers were just okay. I wouldn't go out of my way to make them again.


AL1 Ep1c
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These turnovers were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have added more seasoning to the filling.


sorifhasan Sorif
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my turnovers were really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Ulysses Hurtado
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the turnovers didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Mahim Mahmud
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These turnovers were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred to bake them instead of frying them.


WEK WEK
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I made these turnovers for my kids and they loved them. They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


one_.wayjay
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turnovers were delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


jaan agha
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These turnovers were easy to make and turned out great. I used leftover mashed potatoes and tuna, and they were perfect.


Mozam rana
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but these turnovers were surprisingly good. The potato and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the tuna added a nice savory note.


Amber Glaub
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I made these turnovers for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Dawn Williams
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These potato and tuna turnovers were a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the turnovers were crispy and golden brown.