Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo
Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that elevate your seafood experience. These quick and easy cakes combine tender tuna with fresh vegetables, all enhanced by a spicy mayo that brings an exciting kick. Perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or even as a fun appetizer, these tuna cakes are versatile enough to suit any occasion. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, you can serve them as the star of your meal or as part of a delicious spread. Enjoy every bite packed with flavor and nutrition, making them a must-try for seafood lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- Neutral cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, onion, carrot, green onion, salt, pepper, eggs, and flour. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (about 2–3 inches in diameter), yielding approximately 8 cakes.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- For the spicy mayo, mix mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and optional sugar in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Serve warm with spicy mayo drizzled or on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg