How to make Korean style tuna cakes - "Gochujang Mayo Tuna Patties". These are very easy to make and super delicious to eat. They have lots of savory flavor and crunchy texture!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time16 minutesmins
Course: Side dishes
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: gochujang mayo, tuna cakes, tuna patties
Servings: 10
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Sue
Ingredients
MAIN
185gcanned tuna(6.5 ounces), well-drained
2large eggs, beaten
20ggreen onion(0.7 ounces), finely chopped
45gonion(1.6 ounces), finely chopped
20gred bell peppersor cayenne chili, (0.7 ounces), seeded and finely chopped
20ggreen bell peppersor cayenne chili, (0.7 ounces), seeded and finely chopped
2tspall purpose flour
1/4tspfine sea salt
2Tbspmayonnaise(I used Hellmann’s real mayonnaise)
1Tbspsoy sauce, regular (My go to soy sauce is Kikkoman brand)
1Tbspwater
1Tbsprice wine vinegar
2tspsugar
Instructions
Make your choice(s) of dipping sauce by whisking all ingredients in a bowl(s). Set aside.
Whisk well mayonnaise (2 Tbsp) and gochujang (1 tsp) in a small bowl. Combine canned tuna, eggs, green onion, onion, bell peppers, flour, salt, gochujang mayo sauce from earlier, and a 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl. Mix them well.Place the remaining panko breadcrumbs in a wide bowl (e.g. pasta bowl). Shape the mixture into small balls. I use an ice cream scoop to make even sized patties. As you make small balls of mixture, gently place them on panko and roll around to coat. Gently flatten the balls into patties with your hands. Coat with more panko and set aside. Repeat this with the remaining tuna mixture.
Stove TopMethod – Preheat a skillet over medium low heat. Once heated, add some cooking oil and spread well. Gently place the tuna patties into the skillet (without over crowding) and cover with the lid, cook for 5 mins. Add some oil over the tuna patties and flip them. Cook for a further 5 mins, covered. Flip once more and cook another 5 mins, or until golden brown.Air FryerMethod – Spray the fryer basket with cooking spray. Gently place the tuna patties in the basket (without over crowding). Set the air fryer to 180 C / 356 F and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Then flip the patties with tongs and cook for 8 to 10 minutes more, or until golden brown.Oven Method – Preheat oven at 200 C / 392 F. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper. Gently place the tuna patties and lightly spray with cooking oil. Bake for 10 mins. Remove the tray from the oven, flip the patties, and lightly spray with some cooking oil. Return to oven and bake for another 10 mins or until golden brown.
Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce (e.g. gochujang mayo dipping sauce, ketchup, soy dipping sauce, aioli, or tartar sauce).
Notes
* 1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml** If you want to learn more about Korean ingredients, check my essential Korean cooking ingredients list!