Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo Recipe
Delicious and crispy Asian-Style Tuna Cakes served with a zesty spicy mayo, combining tender tuna, crunchy vegetables, and bold Asian flavors for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 tuna cakes 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Tuna Cakes
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 1/4 cup)
Spicy Mayo
- Mayonnaise (quantity not specified, estimated 1/4 cup)
- Sriracha sauce (to taste, about 1 tablespoon)
- Lime juice (to taste, about 1 tablespoon)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients listed to ensure everything is ready before starting the recipe.
- Mix Tuna Base: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, red bell pepper, minced garlic, grated ginger, egg, soy sauce, cilantro if using, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the mixture is uniform and holds together.
- Form Patties: With clean hands, shape the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. Place the formed patties on a plate or tray and set aside.
- Heat Oil: Heat approximately 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook Patties: Carefully place the tuna patties into the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until each side is golden brown and the patties are cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the cooked tuna cakes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Prepare Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Serve the tuna cakes hot, drizzled with or accompanied by the prepared spicy mayo for dipping or spreading.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use less oil or bake the patties instead of frying.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crispiness; regular breadcrumbs can be substituted but will be less crunchy.
- Adjust sriracha quantity in the spicy mayo to control heat level according to preference.
- Cilantro is optional but adds fresh flavor; omit if not preferred.
- Ensure patties are not too thick to cook evenly inside.
Keywords: Asian tuna cakes, tuna patties, spicy mayo, seafood appetizer, crispy tuna cakes, quick Asian recipe
