Asian Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo Recipe
Delicious Asian Tuna Cakes with a crispy exterior and flavorful interior, served with a zesty spicy mayo. These cakes combine flaked white tuna, green onions, and aromatic seasonings, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Tuna Cakes
- 2 (142 g) cans flaked white tuna, drained
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (whites and greens separated)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder (or regular flour)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs
- Avocado oil, for frying
- Sesame oil, for frying
Spicy Mayo
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, the whites of the green onions, the egg, soy sauce, arrowroot powder, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Cakes: Shape the mixture into patties about 2 inches in diameter, then coat each cake evenly in gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs to ensure a crispy crust.
- Cook the Tuna Cakes: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add a mixture of avocado oil and sesame oil. Fry the tuna cakes for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and well combined. Serve as a dipping sauce for the tuna cakes.
Notes
- Arrowroot powder can be substituted with regular all-purpose flour if preferred.
- Use gluten-free crumbs to keep the recipe gluten-free, or regular panko crumbs for a crunchier texture.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the spicy mayo to control the heat level.
- For crispier cakes, chill the mixture before forming patties.
- Use avocado oil for frying due to its high smoke point and neutral flavor.
