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Asian-style Tuna Cakes

Crispy Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Zesty Spicy Mayo Delight

Deliciously satisfying Asian-style Tuna Cakes made in 5 minutes, paired with zesty spicy mayo.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Cakes
  • 2 cans Canned Tuna wild flaked white tuna
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions white parts, chopped
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos or Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Arrowroot Powder or Wheat Flour
  • 1/4 cup Avocado Mayonnaise or regular mayo
  • 1 clove Garlic fresh minced
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs or Panko
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil for frying
  • to taste Black Sesame Seeds optional garnish
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust for heat

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the green onions, separating the white parts from the green tops.
  2. Mix avocado mayonnaise, lime juice, and sriracha to create the spicy mayo.
  3. In a bowl, mix drained tuna, green onion whites, egg, coconut aminos, arrowroot powder, avocado mayo, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Form the mixture into small cakes and coat with bread crumbs.
  5. Fry the cakes in heated oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Serve the cakes warm, drizzled with spicy mayo and garnished with green onion tops and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the pan is hot for crispy texture. Fry in batches as necessary.

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