Boulet Ton is a popular Mauritian snack made with tuna, potatoes, and bread crumbs. This dish is a perfect combination of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
rice bran oilfor frying, can also use other neutral-flavoured cooking oil
Complete Recipe Steps
Soak the slices of bread in some water, then drain and squeeze out the excess water. Chop the bread roughly and set aside.
2 slices bread
Boil the potatoes, then peel and mash them with a potato masher or fork until light and fluffy.
3 potatoes
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, drained tuna, chopped bread, thyme, parsley, shallots, green chilli, and garlic. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
185 g canned tuna, ½ tbsp thyme, ½ tbsp parsley, 1 tbsp shallot, 1 green chilli, 1 clove garlic, salt, pepper
Place the flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs on separate plates for the crumb coating.
3 tbsp plain flour, 1 egg, breadcrumbs
Lightly pat your hands with flour, then take one tablespoon of the tuna mixture and shape it into a bullet. Dip it in the beaten egg and then coat it with breadcrumbs.
Repeat with the remaining mixture to form coated bullets.
Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat for frying. Test the oil by dropping a small amount of the mixture into the oil. If it bubbles and sizzles, the oil is hot enough.
rice bran oil
Fry the tuna croquettes in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with your favourite sauce or dip.
Notes
To make the tuna croquettes spicier, add more green chilli or some red chilli flakes to the mixture.
You can use fresh tuna instead of canned tuna, but canned tuna is more convenient and budget-friendly.
If the mixture is too wet, add some breadcrumbs to thicken it. If it's too dry, add a little bit of milk or water.
Do not overcrowd the saucepan when frying the croquettes, as this will lower the oil temperature and make them soggy.
Leftover Boulet Ton can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven or microwave before serving.
That's it for our Boulet Ton recipe. We hope you enjoy making and eating this delicious Mauritian snack. Don't be afraid to experiment with different sauces and dips to find your favourite combination. Happy cooking!