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Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo

Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo for Flavorful Eating

These Spicy Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo are crispy, protein-rich, and packed with flavor, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Cakes
  • 2 cans Canned Tuna drained
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 medium Carrot grated
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • non-stick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, chopped green onions, grated carrot, salt, pepper, eggs, and flour. Use a fork to gradually mix everything together until all ingredients are well blended, ensuring no dry flour remains.
  2. With your hands, take small portions of the mixture and gently shape them into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Place the formed patties on a plate and refrigerate them for about 10 minutes to help them firm up.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and drizzle in 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the patties in a single layer. Cook the cakes for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. While the tuna cakes are cooking, grab a small bowl and mix together the mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and sugar until smooth and creamy. Adjust the gochujang to achieve your desired spice level.
  5. Once the tuna cakes are golden and crispy, use a slotted spatula to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve them warm, drizzled with the spicy mayo.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure canned tuna is drained well to avoid soggy patties. Fresh ingredients are key to enhancing flavor and texture.

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