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Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo

Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo for a Flavor Boost

Quick and healthy Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo for a delightful seafood experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 2 cans Canned Tuna drained
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 0.5 cup Onion chopped
  • 0.25 cup Carrot grated
  • 0.25 cup Green Onion finely chopped
  • to taste Salt & Pepper season to taste
  • 3 tablespoons Oil for frying
For Spicy Mayo
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang or sriracha for less spice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar or to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped onion, grated carrot, and finely chopped green onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add eggs and flour, mixing until combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 2-3 inch patties, yielding about 8 cakes; place on a parchment-lined plate.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and sugar until smooth to make the spicy mayo.
  5. Serve the crispy tuna cakes hot, drizzled with spicy mayo or as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure tuna is well-drained for best texture. Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.

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