Description
Quick and flavorful Asian Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo. These crispy, tender tuna cakes are packed with umami and perfect for a fast meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (142g) cans white tuna, drained
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (whites and greens separated)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Avocado oil and sesame oil, for frying
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- For the Spicy Mayo:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1–2 tsp sriracha
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine drained tuna, egg, minced garlic, soy sauce, arrowroot powder, mayonnaise, green onion whites, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly with a fork.
- Form small cakes, about 2 inches wide, using your hands. Coat each cake evenly with breadcrumbs.
- Heat a mixture of avocado and sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the spicy Asian tuna cakes for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lime juice, and sriracha for the spicy mayo. Adjust spice level as desired.
- Serve the spicy Asian tuna cakes topped with a dollop of spicy mayo. Garnish with reserved green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
- Drain the tuna very well to prevent soggy cakes.
- For extra crunch, consider adding diced water chestnuts.
- Store leftover tuna cakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Spicy mayo can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 cakes
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 per serving (will vary based on exact ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Approx. 3-5g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-500mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10-15g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2g
- Protein: Approx. 20-25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70-90mg
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