Description
These Asian-Style Tuna Cakes are a delightful fusion of crispy exterior and creamy interior, bursting with umami flavors. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by the tender, savory taste of tuna, enhanced by aromatic ginger and scallions, perfectly complemented by a spicy mayo dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- Tuna Cakes:
- 2 cans (5 oz each) of tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Spicy Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix until well combined, then form the mixture into 8 equal patties.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the tuna cakes and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the cakes are cooking, prepare the spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Once cooked, remove the tuna cakes from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with the spicy mayo on the side.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The tuna cake mixture can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before cooking.
- Storage: Leftover tuna cakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: Use canned salmon or crab instead of tuna for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna cake with 1 tablespoon spicy mayo
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50
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