Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo Recipe
Learn how to make bold Asian-style tuna cakes with a spicy mayo kick. These crispy patties are bursting with Korean flavors and are perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tuna cakes 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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For the Tuna Cakes
- 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
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 pinches ground black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil (vegetable or avocado oil)
For the Spicy Mayo
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Optional: 1/2 tsp sugar for balance
Instructions
- Prepare the mix – In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped onion, carrot, green onion, salt, and pepper. Add in the eggs and flour. Mix everything until well combined and evenly coated.
- Form the cakes – Shape the mixture into small patties, about 2–3 inches in diameter.
- Cook the patties – Heat oil in a skillet, fry the tuna cakes until golden brown and crisp.
- Make the spicy mayo – Mix mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and sugar until smooth.
- Serve hot – Drizzle or dip the warm tuna cakes in spicy mayo before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tuna Cakes, Spicy Mayo, Asian Recipe, Korean Flavors, Quick Meal
