Asian Tuna Cakes Spicy Mayo
Asian Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will elevate your dining experience. These crispy, golden cakes are packed with savory tuna and fragrant ginger, perfectly complemented by a zesty spicy mayo for an added kick. Whether served as appetizers or a main dish, they are sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6 patties 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna, drained
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix drained tuna, breadcrumbs, green onions, ginger, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (about 2 inches in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the patties without overcrowding.
- Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip gently with a spatula.
- While the cakes cook, combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the cooked tuna cakes drizzled with spicy mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Consider mixing in diced bell peppers for added texture or swap tuna for salmon for a different flavor profile. Refrigerate formed patties for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape.