Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo
If you’re in search of a delightful and quick seafood dish that’s sure to impress, look no further than these Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo! Bursting with flavor and easy to prepare, these crispy tuna cakes are perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. With a tender interior and a zesty spicy mayo accompaniment, they will become a new favorite at your dinner table. Plus, you can make them ahead of time for meal prep or customize the ingredients to suit your family’s tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Neutral cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, onion, carrot, green onion, salt, pepper, eggs, and flour; mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (about 2–3 inches in diameter).
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; cook patties for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the spicy mayo, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and optional sugar in a small bowl.
- Serve warm with the spicy mayo drizzled or as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg