Cassava and tuna patties Recipe

Ingredients

500g cassava, peeled and boiled in salted water until tender (a little bit more than 1 lbs)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (or any other herbs that you like, I used a dill and basil combination)
50g grated cheese

1.	Drain and mash the cassava with a potato masher. Allow to cool then blend in the eggs and set aside.
2.	For the filling, heat the oil in the pan, add the onion and stir-fry until soft. Flake in the tuna and stir in the coriander leaves. Fry the mixture for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
3.	Take off the heat and mix in the cheese. Take pieces of the cassava dough, form a slightly flattened ball with your hand, dig a hole in the center, add some of the filling, then cover it completely with the dough.
4.	Once made, put the patties on a lightly greased-baking tray. Transfer to your oven pre-heated to 170C and bake for about 15 minutes or until the patties are golden brown.
5.	Serve hot, accompanied by homemade chili or guacamole.