Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo
Delicious tuna cakes packed with fresh herbs and spices, served with a zesty dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
- Canned tuna
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro or green onions)
- Asian spices (like soy sauce or ginger)
- Bread crumbs
- Egg
- Oil for frying
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha or chili sauce
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Combine the canned tuna, herbs, Asian spices, bread crumbs, and egg in a bowl. Mix until well blended.
- Form the mixture into patties, shaping them with your hands for uniformity.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat, preparing it for cooking.
- Cook the patties in the pan for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Create the spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Serve the tuna cakes hot with the spicy mayo drizzled or on the side for dipping.
Notes
Fresh herbs elevate the flavor. Ensure to make each patty about the same size for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg