Description
Delight your taste buds with these Asian-inspired tuna cakes featuring a crispy exterior and a flavorful, spicy mayo topping. Easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Tuna Cakes:
- 2 (5-ounce) cans of tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
Spicy Mayo:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna Cakes: In a medium bowl, combine tuna, breadcrumbs, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, mayonnaise, ginger, garlic, egg, and black pepper. Form into patties.
- Cook Tuna Cakes: Fry patties in vegetable oil until golden brown and heated through.
- Make Spicy Mayo: Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Serve with tuna cakes.
Notes
- For extra crunch, chill the patties before cooking.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayo in the sauce for a lighter option.
- Serve with salad or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties with sauce
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
