Description
These Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes offer a delightful taste of Korean street food, featuring a crispy exterior and tender interior. They are quick to prepare, packed with protein, and perfect for busy weeknights. Serve with a creamy spicy mayo for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Tuna Cakes:
- 2 cans Tuna, well-drained
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium Carrot, grated
- 3 stalks Green Onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Neutral Cooking Oil
- For the Spicy Mayo:
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Optional Sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine well-drained canned tuna, finely chopped onion, grated carrot, and chopped green onion.
- Sprinkle in salt and ground black pepper.
- Add the eggs and all-purpose flour. Mix until well combined and a cohesive mixture forms.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into small patties, about 2–3 inches in diameter.
- Heat neutral cooking oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the patties into the hot skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- While the cakes cook, prepare the spicy mayo by combining mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and optional sugar in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Transfer cooked tuna cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes warm with the spicy mayo.
Notes
- Ensure tuna is well-drained to prevent soggy cakes.
- For best flavor, use fresh ingredients.
- Shape patties uniformly for even cooking.
- Avoid overmixing the ingredients to keep the cakes tender.
- Consider adding garlic powder or sesame seeds to the spicy mayo for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg