Description
Crispy Asian-style Tuna Cakes bring zesty flavors from Pacific coastal kitchens straight to your plate. Spicy mayo adds bold character, making these cakes irresistible companions for your culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (5 ounces / 142 grams) cans flaked white tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs
- 1 egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (whites and greens separated)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Oils:
- Avocado oil, for frying
- Sesame oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (or regular flour)
Instructions
- Finely chop green onions, separating white and green parts for distinct uses later in the recipe.
- Prepare spicy mayo by whisking mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna with white green onion portions, egg, soy sauce, arrowroot powder, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and seasoning.
- Blend tuna mixture thoroughly with a fork until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Shape the mixture into compact, uniform cakes approximately 2 inches in diameter.
- Generously coat each tuna cake with panko crumbs, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat, adding a blend of avocado and sesame oils for enhanced flavor.
- Carefully place tuna cakes in the heated pan, cooking for 2 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior and ensuring thorough cooking.
- Remove tuna cakes from pan and transfer to serving plate.
- Enhance presentation by drizzling spicy mayo over the cakes, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and reserved green onion greens as a vibrant garnish.
Notes
- Try alternative breadcrumbs like gluten-free panko or almond meal for dietary restrictions.
- Ensure tuna cakes are tightly packed to prevent crumbling during cooking, using gentle pressure when forming.
- Pat tuna dry before mixing to remove excess moisture and achieve crispier exterior when frying.
- Substitute regular mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for healthier or dairy-free options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg