Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Asian-style tuna cakes are packed with flavor and a hint of spice, perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Served with a creamy and zesty spicy mayo, they make a delicious appetizer or main dish.


Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Tuna Cakes:

  • 2 (142 g) cans flaked white tuna, drained
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped (whites and greens separated)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder (or regular flour)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs
  • Avocado oil, for frying
  • Sesame oil, for frying

For the Spicy Mayo:

  • 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
  • Juice from 1/2 lime
  • 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Tuna Cakes: In a bowl, mix tuna, green onion whites, egg, soy sauce, arrowroot powder, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into patties and coat with crumbs.
  2. Fry Tuna Cakes: Heat avocado and sesame oil in a pan. Fry patties until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Make Spicy Mayo: Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level of the mayo by adding more or less sriracha.
  • For a crispy exterior, refrigerate the formed tuna cakes for 30 minutes before frying.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tuna cake with mayo
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg