Description
Delightful and crispy Asian Tuna Cakes served with a spicy mayo that tantalizes your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- For spicy mayo:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, egg, soy sauce, mayonnaise, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Form patties: Shape the mixture into patties about 3-4 inches in diameter and 0.5 inches thick.
- Heat the oil: In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot.
- Fry until golden: Add patties to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the spicy mayo: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve cakes warm, with spicy mayo on the side.
Notes
Make-ahead by preparing the mixture a day in advance. Can be air-fried for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cakes
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg