Asian Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Asian Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo, a perfect blend of savory tuna and aromatic spices. These crispy cakes are easy to prepare and offer a satisfying meal for lunch or dinner. Paired with a creamy, zesty spicy mayo, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering or cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6 cakes 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna, drained
- 1 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- For the Spicy Mayo: ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix drained tuna, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, sesame oil, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into round patties about one inch thick and place them on parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- While cooking, combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl; adjust spice level as desired.
- Serve hot with spicy mayo drizzled on top or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg