Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo
Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo are savory and crispy patties infused with soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh ginger flavors, topped with a creamy, spicy mayo for a flavorful appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 patties
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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 panko breadcrumbs
Avocado oil, for frying
Sesame oil, for frying
For the Spicy Mayo:
½ cup real mayonnaise
Juice from ½ lime
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and finely chop the green onions, separating the white parts from the greens. Set the greens aside for garnish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the spicy mayo. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, white parts of green onions, egg, soy sauce, arrowroot powder, mayonnaise, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties about 2 inches in diameter.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Gently coat each patty in breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of avocado oil and sesame oil. Once hot, add patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove patties from skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve warm, garnished with reserved green onions and a drizzle of spicy mayo.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute canned chickpeas for tuna.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and soy sauce.
- Spicy Mayo Alternatives: Replace sriracha with gochujang for a Korean flavor.
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate finely chopped carrots or bell peppers for extra texture.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days.
- Reheat in skillet for 2-3 minutes per side to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
