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Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo You’ll Love

These Asian-Style Tuna Cakes are crispy, protein-packed cakes served with a spicy mayo drizzle, offering an irresistible meal experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cakes
  • 1 can Canned Tuna well-drained
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion fresh
  • 1 medium Carrot grated
  • 2 stalks Green Onion minced
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup Flour
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • as needed Oil for frying
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang or sriracha
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice or vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sugar can be omitted

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine well-drained tuna, chopped onion, grated carrot, and minced green onion. Season with salt and pepper, then mix in beaten eggs and flour until evenly combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter, forming around 8 cakes in total. Chill for 10 minutes to firm them up.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with oil. Fry the tuna cakes for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. While the cakes are cooking, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and sugar until smooth.
  5. Transfer cooked cakes to a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve warm with spicy mayo drizzled on top or on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure canned tuna is thoroughly drained for best results. Fresh vegetables enhance flavor and texture. Customize by adding different veggies or herbs as you like.

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