Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo Recipe
These Asian-style tuna cakes with a spicy mayo topping are a delightful twist on traditional seafood patties. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these flavorful cakes are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Tuna Cakes:
- 2 (142 g) cans flaked white tuna, drained
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (whites and greens separated)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder (or regular flour)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs
- Avocado oil, for frying
- Sesame oil, for frying
Spicy Mayo:
- ½ cup real mayonnaise
- Juice from ½ lime
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and finely chop the green onions, separating the white parts from the greens. Set the greens aside for garnish. Add the crumbs to a small bowl and set aside.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust as desired. Set aside.
- Mix the Tuna Cakes: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, the whites of the green onions, the egg, soy sauce, arrowroot powder, remaining mayonnaise, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mix thoroughly until the mixture is completely combined.
- Form and Coat the Tuna Cakes: Take small portions of the tuna mixture and form them into cakes, approximately 2 inches in diameter. Coat each cake evenly in the panko crumbs to create a crisp exterior.
- Cook the Tuna Cakes: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Drizzle in a little avocado oil and sesame oil. Once heated, add the tuna cakes and fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked tuna cakes to a plate. Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with sesame seeds and the reserved green onion greens. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna cake with 1 tbsp spicy mayo
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 524mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
Keywords: Asian, Tuna Cakes, Spicy Mayo, Seafood, Gluten-Free, Easy Recipe
