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Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo

Crispy Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo Bliss

Delicious and quick Asian-Style Tuna Cakes paired with zesty Spicy Mayo, perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 2 cans Canned Tuna drained
  • 2 Eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot grated
  • 3-4 tablespoons Flour gluten-free if needed
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Oil for frying
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice for brightness
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar or honey/maple syrup

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, finely chopped onion, grated carrot, and sliced green onion. Add in a couple of eggs and a few tablespoons of flour, then sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well mixed, ensuring no dry spots remain.
  2. Shape the tuna mixture into small patties, roughly 2-3 inches in diameter, aiming for about 8 cakes, and let them rest while you heat the skillet for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
  3. In a large skillet, pour in enough oil to coat the bottom, about ¼ inch deep, and heat it over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully place the patties into the hot oil, cooking them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown and crispy.
  4. While the tuna cakes are cooking, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and a pinch of sugar in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy, adjusting for spiciness to match your preference.
  5. Once the patties are cooked, transfer them to a towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm, drizzled or dipped in spicy mayo, paired with pickled vegetables or a simple salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfectly drain tuna for best texture. Adjust the spice level of the mayo based on preference.

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