Potato And Tuna Turnovers

Potato And Tuna Turnovers

* 12 ounces potatoes — peeled, quartered
* 2 large eggs
* 1 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 can tuna packed in oil (6 oz size) — drained
* 2 tablespoons reserved oil from tuna
* 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”PLUS” means this ingredient in
addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
* Additional vegetable oil — for frying

Directions:

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 bowl.

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 some 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 degrees. Slide 1 turnover into oil.
Fry until bottom is golden, about 1 minute.

Using slotted spatula, transfer turnover onto plate; turn over. Slide
back into oil. Fry until bottom is golden, about 1 minute. Drain on
baking sheet. Repeat with remaining turnovers.

This recipe for Potato And Tuna Turnovers serves/makes 6.

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