Lent 2020 is here! What are you fasting this season? I have yet to decide. I remember that when I was younger, my grandma was super strict about ‘no comer carne los viernes’. And to this day, her voice is very much alive in my head when this season arrives. This season at Guelaguetza we are launching a special Lent menu. Every weekend, from now until Easter we will be featuring a different traditional lent dish from our OAXACA cookbook.

For those of you that have a copy of our book, I strongly recommend you try our Amarillo de Camaron recipe. Its DELICIOUS! And for those of you who don’t have the time (or let’s face it, the energy) to make a mole this friday… try this super easy tortitas de Atun recipe. They take less then 15 minutes to whip up and keep great.

Also, don’t worry if you don’t have all the veggie ingredients. Feel free to edit as you wish, this recipe is very giving. I sometime add celery or remove the carrots. Basically, use whatever you find in your fridge that day!

Have fun and enjoy lent. Remember that whatever you chose you give up this season, it is so that you become stronger spiritually. I have seen, witnessed and experienced so many miracles this season. Believe, Pray and stay faithful

much love,

INGREDIENTS:

10 oz of Tuna

¼ cup red or yellow onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

1 small carrot, finely chopped

1 small tomato, seeds removed, finely chopped

1 tbsp panko bread crumbs

¼ tsp dijon mustard

2 eggs (you can also only use the egg whites)

Salt & Pepper to taste

2 tbsp grapeseed oil

INSTRUCCIONS:

STEP 1:

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients, except for the grape seed oil. Mix together until all ingredients are fully combined.

STEP 2:

With your hand, grab about 2-3 tbsp worth of the tuna mix. Place them in the palms of your hand and press firmly to make 2-3 inch patties. Lay them all in a flat surface

STEP 3:

On a large pan, heat up grapeseed oil. Once hot, carefully lay patties one by one in the pan by batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Flip them over until thoroughly cooked. About 5 minutes on each side.

Lay cooked patties on parchment paper or paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Can be served hot or room temperature. I love eating them with a warm tortilla and a nice salsa de molcajete :)