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Gochujang Mayo Tuna Patties

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 Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 141 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

MAIN
  • 185 g canned tuna (6.5 ounces), well-drained
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 20 g green onion (0.7 ounces), finely chopped
  • 45 g onion (1.6 ounces), finely chopped
  • 20 g red bell peppers or cayenne chili, (0.7 ounces), seeded and finely chopped
  • 20 g green bell peppers or cayenne chili, (0.7 ounces), seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tsp all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise (I used Hellmann’s real mayonnaise)
  • 1 tsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • A few prinkles ground black pepper
  • 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), or regular breadcrumbs, divided into two half cups
  • Some cooking oil (I used rice bran oil)
GOCHUJANG MAYO DIPPIING SAUCE
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
SOY DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce , regular (My go to soy sauce is Kikkoman brand)
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp sugar

Instructions

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  1. Make your choice(s) of dipping sauce by whisking all ingredients in a bowl(s). Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Stove Top Method – 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 Fryer Method – 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.
  4. 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!

Nutrition Information

Calories 141kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 335mg (14%) Potassium 86mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 152IU (3%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141

% Daily Value*

Calories 141kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 335mg 14%
Potassium 86mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 152IU 3%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.