Description
Asian Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo are a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite reveals a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful center packed with fresh tuna, ginger, and a hint of spice. Topped with a creamy spicy mayo, these cakes are perfect for appetizers or as a main course at any gathering. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna, drained
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Spicy Mayo: 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by draining the tuna and placing it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add panko breadcrumbs, green onions, ginger, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lemon juice, egg, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape mixture into small patties (2-3 inches wide).
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties until golden brown (3–4 minutes each side).
- For the spicy mayo, mix mayonnaise with Sriracha and lime juice until smooth.
- Serve the tuna cakes hot with drizzled spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Chill the shaped cakes for about 30 minutes before frying for better texture. - Substitute tuna with salmon or add herbs like cilantro for variety.