Description
Korean Style Tuna Cakes bring zesty flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Packed with spicy mayo and tender tuna, these quick cakes deliver maximum taste in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 10.5 ounces canned tuna, drained
- 1 egg, beaten
Vegetables:
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup carrot, finely chopped or shredded
- 1 green chili, deseeded and finely chopped
Seasonings and Binders:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon Korean chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Drain 10.5 oz of canned tuna thoroughly, ensuring no excess liquid remains in your mixing bowl.
- Finely dice ¼ cup onion, ¼ cup carrot, and 1 green chili into tiny, uniform pieces for even distribution.
- Whisk 1 egg in a separate small bowl until completely blended and slightly frothy.
- Combine drained tuna, ¼ cup mayonnaise, chopped vegetables, ½ tsp Korean chili flakes, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp flour, and a pinch of black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently fold ingredients together until the mixture binds and holds its shape without falling apart.
- Shape the mixture into 8 compact patties, each approximately 2 to 2.5 inches wide and ½ inch thick.
- Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) for 2-3 minutes until the surface shimmers.
- Carefully place patties in the hot skillet, leaving space between each one to prevent steaming.
- Cook patties for 2-3 minutes on the first side until golden brown and crispy edges form.
- Flip patties and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the second side matches the first in color and crispness.
- Transfer cooked tuna cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and rest for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent soggy cakes that won’t hold their shape.
- Chop vegetables super fine so they blend seamlessly into the patty mixture.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing chili and chili flakes based on your heat preference.
- Let patties rest on paper towels after cooking to absorb excess oil and maintain crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Tuna
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg