Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo
Experience a culinary adventure with our Bold Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo. These savory cakes combine the rich flavors of tuna with a delightful crunch, making them perfect for any occasion—from casual dinners to elegant gatherings. Infused with gochujang for a spicy kick and paired with creamy spicy mayo, each bite is a delicious fusion of taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 cakes each) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained well
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 pinches ground black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil (vegetable or avocado oil)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- (Optional: 1/2 tsp sugar for balance)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped onion, carrot, green onion, salt, pepper, eggs, and flour. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (about 2–3 inches) for a total of 8 pieces.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the spicy mayo, mix mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and optional sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve warm with spicy mayo drizzled or on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 80mg