Description
These Asian Tuna Cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, infused with aromatic green onions, garlic, and soy sauce. Served with a zesty spicy mayo, they make a perfect quick and flavorful appetizer or main dish that can be prepared in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Tuna Cakes
- 2 (142 g) cans flaked white tuna, drained
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (whites and greens separated)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder (or regular flour)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs
- Avocado oil, for frying
- Sesame oil, for frying
Spicy Mayo
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, the whites of the green onions, the egg, soy sauce, arrowroot powder, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated, creating a sticky mixture that can hold shape.
- Form the Cakes: Shape the tuna mixture into round patties about 2 inches in diameter. Then, gently coat each patty evenly with gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs, which provides a crispy exterior when fried.
- Cook the Tuna Cakes: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add a combination of avocado oil and sesame oil for a flavorful frying base. Once the oils are hot, fry the tuna cakes for about 2 minutes on each side or until they develop a golden brown crust and are heated through.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy. This spicy mayo serves as a perfect tangy and spicy dipping sauce for the tuna cakes.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, be sure to use gluten-free crumbs or panko.
- If arrowroot powder is unavailable, regular flour can be used as a binder.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the spicy mayo to control the spice level.
- Use a combination of avocado and sesame oil to get a balance of high smoke point and flavor in frying.
- These tuna cakes are best served immediately for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
