Description
Korean Style Tuna Cakes bring a quick, tasty solution to your weeknight dinner challenge. Packed with zesty flavors and simple ingredients, these crispy patties deliver a delicious meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 (5 ounces / 140 grams) cans tuna in water, drained
- 2 large eggs
Vegetables:
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup carrot, finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onion, finely chopped
Binding and Seasoning:
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ tablespoons neutral oil, for frying
Optional Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onion or parsley
- Soy-vinegar dipping sauce
Instructions
- Meticulously chop ¼ cup onion, ¼ cup carrot, and ¼ cup green onion into fine, uniform pieces. Thoroughly drain two 5-oz cans of tuna, ensuring no excess water remains.
- Combine drained tuna, finely chopped vegetables, 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp sesame oil, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a mixing bowl. Blend ingredients until they form a cohesive mixture.
- Gently form the mixture into 2-inch round patties using your hands. Press carefully to ensure each cake holds together without crumbling.
- Heat 2-3 tbsp neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat (375°F). Carefully place patties into the hot pan, leaving space between each cake.
- Cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a golden-brown crust. Flip only once to maintain crispy exterior.
- Transfer cooked tuna cakes to paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions as a fresh garnish.
- Serve immediately alongside soy-vinegar dipping sauce while the cakes remain hot and crisp.
Notes
- Drain tuna completely to prevent soggy cakes that won’t hold together well during cooking.
- Chop vegetables super fine so they blend seamlessly into the patty mixture and cook evenly.
- Use a light touch when forming patties to keep them tender and prevent dense, tough texture.
- Sesame oil adds authentic Korean flavor, but can be swapped with neutral oil if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Tuna
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg