Tuna noodle patties with lime and cucumber yogurt

Transport your dinner table to the orient with these Asian-inspired tuna noodle patties. 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 70g dry rice vermicelli noodles
• 185g tuna in spring water, drained and mashed
• 125g can corn kernels, drained
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander
• 3/4 cup grated reduced fat cheddar cheese
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup dried multigrain breadcrumbs
• flour, for coating
• olive oil spray
• Dipping Sauce
• 1 cup reduced fat Greek style yogurt
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind
• 1/2 lebanese cucumber, grated
• 2 teaspoons sweet chilli sauce

Method:

1. Soak noodles in boiling water for 1 minute, until only slightly softened. Drain and cut into 3cm lengths with kitchen scissors.
2. Combine noodles and remaining pattie ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined. Form into 16 patties. Lightly coat in flour.
3. Lightly spray a non-stick frypan with oil and cook patties on each side until browned. Transfer to a baking paper lined oven tray and bake at 180°C for 10 minutes until cooked through.
4. Mix sauce ingredients together in a bowl and serve with patties.
   
   Recipe courtesy of Legendairy. Visit their site for more delicious food ideas.

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