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Sri Lankan Macaroni Cutlets
A unique Sri Lankan bakery innovation: spicy fish, potato, and boiled macaroni tubes shaped into logs, breaded, and deep-fried.
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 60 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- sri lankan
Ingredients
Scaled for 12 servings
- macaroni pasta
- canned mackerel
- potatoes
- onions
- green chilies
- black pepper
- curry powder
- egg
- breadcrumbs
- oil
Equipment
- Deep fryer
- Mixing bowl
Instructions
- 1
Boil Pasta
Boil macaroni until very soft. Drain well.
- 2
Make Mixture
Mash boiled potatoes. Mix with drained canned fish, sautéed onions, spices, and the cooked macaroni.
- 3
Shape
Take portions of the mixture and shape them into small cylinders or logs (unlike round regular cutlets).
- 4
Coat
Dip in beaten egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
- 5
Fry
Deep fry until golden and crispy.
Cooking Tips
- The macaroni provides a unique, chewy texture contrast to the crispy exterior.
- Shape them as cylinders to visually differentiate them from regular round fish cutlets.
Variations
- Vegetable Macaroni Cutlets: Skip the fish and add carrots and leeks.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- A favorite among children and a unique fusion short eat found in local bakeries.
Nutrition Estimate
220 calories · 8g protein · 32g carbs · 6g fat · 2g fiber per serving
