Asian-Style Tuna Cakes Spicy Mayo (Printable Version)

Crispy savory tuna cakes with Asian flavors and zesty spicy mayo—ready in 25 minutes.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Tuna Cakes

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) white tuna in water, drained and flaked
02 - 2 green onions, finely chopped, whites and greens separated
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
05 - 2 tbsp arrowroot powder or all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste
10 - 2 tbsp avocado oil and sesame oil blend for frying

→ Spicy Mayo

11 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 - Juice from 1/2 lime
13 - 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

15 - Reserved green onion tops, finely sliced
16 - Sesame seeds

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Finely chop green onions, separating whites from greens. Reserve green tops for garnish. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish for coating.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Combine drained flaked tuna, white parts of green onions, egg, soy sauce, arrowroot, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until evenly blended and mixture holds together.
04 - Shape mixture into 9 small patties approximately 2 inches wide. Lightly coat each patty in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere coating.
05 - Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add avocado and sesame oil blend. Fry tuna cakes in batches for 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd pan. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
06 - Arrange tuna cakes on serving plate. Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These crispy cakes come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for those weeknights when you are exhausted but still want something homemade
  • The spicy mayo takes ordinary canned tuna and transforms it into something crave worthy and restaurant worthy
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd your pan when frying, or the cakes will steam instead of getting that gorgeous crispy exterior
  • Let the cakes rest on the paper towels for just a minute before serving, this keeps them crispier longer
03 -
  • Pat your drained tuna really dry with paper towels before mixing, excess water is the enemy of crispy cakes
  • Let the formed patties chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before frying if you have time, they hold together better
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