Turn canned tuna and biscuit crackers into these golden, bite-sized nuggets – a creative, no-fuss snack or baon idea. Perfect for picky eaters, quick merienda, or even as a fun party appetizer with a creamy dipping sauce.
💰 Pantry Magic – Uses affordable staples (tuna + crackers)
👶 Kid-Friendly – Crispy outside, soft inside – perfect for little hands
🍴 Versatile – Serve as snack, ulam, or pulutan
🔥 Air Fryer or Pan-Fry – Both methods work!
✔️ Drain tuna well – Prevents soggy nuggets
✔️ Crush crackers finely – For even coating
✔️ Chill before frying – Holds shape better
Fun Fact: This recipe is a smart diskarte (hack) for stretching canned tuna into something exciting!
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This recipe is a combination of century tuna and skyflakes biscuit crackers. It's quick and simple to make. Just add and combine all the ingredients needed and you will have a wonderful meal or a great snack for both children and adults. It tastes even better when dipped in our sauce.
Open the canned tuna and separate the tuna flakes and sauce. Set aside the tuna sauce.
Mash tuna flakes then add minced onion, chopped spring onion, cracked egg, salt and pepper powder. Mix to incorporate.
Crush the biscuit crackers (skyflakes) and add them to the mixture. Continue mixing. Add a pinch of seasoning granules (optional).
In a pan, preheat cooking oil. Form mixture into mini nuggets and fry in batches until they turn golden brown.
Move cooked tuna nuggets to a strainer or use paper towels to absorb excess oil.
In a pan, pour the canned tuna sauce previously set aside.
Add tomato sauce. Stir well and simmer.
Add white sugar, cornstarch mixture (composed of cornstarch and water). Continue stirring and simmering until the sauce becomes slightly thick.
Add vinegar and chopped spring onion.
Serve the sauce together with the skyflakes tuna nuggets. Enjoy eating.
Servings 3
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.