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Asian Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo

Delightful, savory Asian Tuna Cakes bursting with flavor and served with a zesty spicy mayo.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs
  • Avocado oil for frying
  • Sesame oil for frying
  • For Spicy Mayo:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Lime juice to taste
  • Sriracha sauce to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped green onion whites, egg, soy sauce, arrowroot powder, mayonnaise, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well-blended.
  2. Shape portions of the tuna mixture into small patties and coat each patty with gluten-free crumbs or panko crumbs.
  3. In a skillet, heat avocado oil and sesame oil over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. While the tuna cakes are frying, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, salt, and pepper for the spicy mayo.
  5. Once cooked, remove the tuna cakes from the skillet and serve hot with spicy mayo on the side.

Notes

To enhance flavors, consider adding freshly grated ginger or finely chopped vegetables to the tuna mix.

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