Easy Asian Tuna Cakes with Spicy Sriracha Mayo are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and served with a creamy, gently spicy dipping sauce.
2 cans 5 ounces each tuna, drained
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 to 3 tablespoons neutral oil for frying
For the Spicy Sriracha Mayo:
1 half cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Drain tuna thoroughly and place in a bowl. Flake with a fork.
Add breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, cilantro, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix gently.
Form mixture into small patties and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir together mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice to make the sauce.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook tuna cakes for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Serve warm with Spicy Sriracha Mayo.
Chill patties before cooking for better structure. Do not overcrowd the pan. Adjust Sriracha for preferred heat level.