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Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo

Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo for Flavor Lovers

Delicious Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo are easy to make and a flavorful treat for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Cakes
  • 2 cans solid white tuna drained
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs gluten-free optional
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying
For the Spicy Mayo
  • ½ cup mayonnaise vegan option available
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh recommended
  • a pinch salt

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Large Skillet
  • slotted spatula

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Asian-Style Tuna Cakes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, panko, green onions, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Divide the tuna mixture into 8 portions and form into patties, about ½ inch thick.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Fry patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  6. Transfer patties to paper towels to drain excess oil.
  7. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and salt until blended.
  8. Serve tuna cakes with spicy mayo on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These tuna cakes are customizable with your choice of vegetables and spices. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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