Asian Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo Recipe
These Asian Tuna Cakes are a flavorful and crispy appetizer or light meal option. Made with flaked white tuna, green onions, and a touch of soy sauce, they are coated in gluten-free crumbs and pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with a zesty spicy mayo, they offer a delightful combination of savory, tangy, and spicy flavors perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 6 tuna cakes 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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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. Coat each patty evenly in gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs for a crispy exterior.
- Cook the Tuna Cakes: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add a mix of avocado oil and sesame oil. Fry the tuna cakes for about 2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Plate the warm tuna cakes and serve with the spicy mayo for dipping.
Notes
- Arrowroot powder can be substituted with regular all-purpose flour if needed.
- Use gluten-free crumbs to keep this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust sriracha quantity in the spicy mayo to control the heat level.
- For a crispier crust, you can double coat the tuna cakes in crumbs.
- Make sure oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy cakes.
Keywords: Asian Tuna Cakes, Tuna Patties, Gluten Free Tuna Cakes, Spicy Mayo, Appetizer, Seafood Cakes
