Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo
If you’re looking to elevate your seafood game, these Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo are a must-try! Bursting with flavors and boasting a satisfying crunch, these delectable cakes can be enjoyed as a light lunch, appetizer, or main dish. They are quick to whip up and provide endless possibilities for customization. With protein-packed tuna and a touch of spice from the gochujang-infused mayo, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Impress your friends and family with this unique twist on traditional tuna cakes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained well
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- Neutral cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped onion, carrot, green onion, salt, black pepper, eggs, and flour. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 2–3 inches in diameter.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- For the spicy mayo, mix mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and optional sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve warm with spicy mayo drizzled on top or as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6.1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 8.9g
- Cholesterol: 67mg