Description
Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo are a delightful fusion of crispy texture and savory flavor that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Asia. Each cake features tender tuna blended with aromatic spices, perfectly complemented by a zesty spicy mayo. Ideal for appetizers or main dishes, these cakes are sure to impress at any gathering or during a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality canned tuna, drained
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha. Mix until well incorporated.
- Form the mixture into small patties about 2 inches wide.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry patties in batches until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- For the spicy mayo, mix mayonnaise with lemon juice and additional sriracha to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg