| Course | Snack, appetizer,short eat |
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| Region or state | Sri Lanka |
| Associatedcuisine | Sri Lankan cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Flaked fish (tuna or mackerel), onion, green chilies, ginger, garlic, spices (turmeric, chili powder, black pepper), wheat flour, butter/margarine |
| Similar dishes | Empanada,curry puff |
| Other information | Popular as a tea-time snack and street food |
Fish patties (Sinhala:මාළු පැටිස්) are adeep-friedsnack inSri Lanka, characterised by a savory fish (typicallymackerel ortuna) and potato filling encased in a crisp, golden-brown pastry shell.[1][2] They are a staple attea time, parties, and as a readily availableshort eat from bakeries and street vendors across the island.[2] The shape of the patties – often crescent or half-moon – are similar to Spanishempanadas and Southeast Asiancurry puffs.
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