Tuna Cakes Sriracha (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tuna Cakes
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2 cans of tuna (5 oz each), make sure to drain them well
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs or Trader Joe's rice crumbs
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1-2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
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Pinch of umami seasoning if you like, optional
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2 tbsp mayo
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1 tbsp sriracha sauce
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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Salt and pepper for seasoning, to taste
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1 tbsp green onions, sliced small
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2 mini red sweet peppers, finely diced (you can sub with half a red bell pepper)
→ Spicy Tartar
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to your preferred spice level)
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1/4 cup relish made from dill pickles
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A pinch of ground ginger, optional
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Salt and pepper, to your liking
# Instructions:
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Mix the tartar ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover it up and put it in the fridge until you're ready to use.
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In a medium bowl, toss in the drained tuna and fluff it up with a fork before whisking in the egg.
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Add to the bowl the breadcrumbs, mayo, sriracha, garlic, and umami seasoning (optional). Sprinkle in some salt and pepper based on taste and, if needed, skip the extra salt if your tuna's already quite salty. Fold in peppers and green onion to finish it off.
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Use about 1/3 cup of the mixture for each patty. Roll it into a ball first, then gently press it flat to make 5 patties. Works best with wet hands!
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Heat some olive oil in a big skillet set to medium-high. When it's hot enough, place the patties carefully in the pan. Let them cook roughly 3 or 4 minutes each side, flipping them gently, until they're golden and warm all the way through.
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Pair your tuna patties with the spicy tartar sauce and dig in!
# Notes:
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You can prep the tuna cakes a few hours ahead. Just keep them cool on a plate or board in the fridge, then fry when you're ready.
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Whip up the tartar sauce a day or two in advance. Keep it chilled and covered in the fridge. Bring it out to room temp before serving for max flavor.
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Air fry tip: Spray your air fryer basket lightly. Place patties in without crowding the space, brushing a bit of oil on each one. Fry at 360°F for 5 minutes. Flip them and go for another 3-4 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
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Serve these patties with a side of sesame cucumber salad, some cauliflower rice, or roasted brussels sprouts to make a full meal.