Tuna cakes

Ingredients

Tuna Cakes

1–2 tbsp olive oil

2 (5 oz.) cans of tuna, drained

1 egg

1/2 cup Trader Joe’s rice crumbs, can also use breadcrumbs or almond flour

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tbsp mayo

1 tbsp sriracha

2 red mini sweet peppers, finely chopped, can also use 1/2 a red bell pepper

1 tbsp green onion, sliced

pinch of Trader Joe’s umami seasoning, optional

salt and pepper to taste

Spicy Tartar

1/4 cup mayo

1/4 cup dill pickle relish

2 tbsp sriracha, or to taste

pinch of ground ginger, optional

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

First make your spicy tartar by combining all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Add drained tuna to a medium mixing bowl and use a fork to separate and break it up.

Whisk in the egg.

Add rice crumbs, mayo, sriracha, garlic, umami seasoning (if using) and a pinch of salt and pepper. If salt is added to the canned tuna you can skip it.

Add diced pepper and green onion and mix to combine.

Take about 1/3 cup scoops and shape into balls then flatten them to make about 5 patties.

In a large skillet over medium high heat add olive oil and evenly coat skillet. When hot, gently add the tuna cakes and let them cook about 3-4 minutes per side or until they’re golden brown and heated through. Make sure the flip them carefully.

Serve with spicy tartar and enjoy!