Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (2024)

Adapted from a recipe I saw on the new Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course show I watched the other day, I decided to try out his Spicy Tuna Fishcakes. I didn’t have exact measurements and just winged it and they turned out absolutely delicious!


These fishcakes are super easy to make, healthy, gluten-free and very inexpensive using simple pantry items. If that alone hasn’t convinced you to try them…then let me tell you how delicious and addictive they are to eat (especially with the dipping sauce!). If you like Thai and Asian flavors, then these fishcakes are definitely for you!

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Spicy Tuna Fishcakes

2014-11-30 22:16:45

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A recipe for fishcakes are super easy to make, healthy, gluten-free and very inexpensive using simple pantry items. If you like Thai and Asian flavors, then these fishcakes are definitely for you!

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Ingredients

  1. 2 (7oz) cans Tuna
  2. 1 Chili pepper (I used a Habanero)
  3. 3 cloves garlic
  4. 1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger
  5. 2 green onions
  6. 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
  7. 1 tbsp fish sauce
  8. 1 tsp chili oil (optional)
  9. 2 eggs
  10. 2 tbsp oil for frying

Instructions

  1. – Drain 2 cans of solid white tuna and add it to a mixing bowl.
  2. – Finely dice a chili pepper (de-seed it for less heat) and add to the tuna. (I used a habanero coz, that’s all I had at home at the time. Since it’s a very hot chili pepper I didn’t chop up the whole thing, stopping just before I reached the seeds and called it good.)
  3. – Mince the garlic cloves and add that to the tuna as well.
  4. – Peel and grate about 1/4 tsp of fresh ginger directly into the bowl.
  5. – Finely slice the green onion, chop the cilantro and them to the mix.
  6. – Add the fish sauce to the bowl and mix everything together with a fork. (I started with 1/2 tbsp of fish sauce, gave the mix a taste, then added another 1/2 tablespoon.)
  7. – Drizzle a little chilli oil (optional) over the top.
  8. – Whisk the two eggs well, add it to the tuna and mix it all well.
  9. – Using your hands take handful of the tuna mixture and make a ball about 2 inches big and flatten them out gently making patties. (Don’t pack the mix too hard. Instead with a loose hand, simple shape the patties till they barely stick together. You want them light and airy not dense.)
  10. – Heat some oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat and carefully fry the fishcakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they turn golden. You want to be very careful while flipping them over as they are quite delicate.
  11. – Serve with some sweet-salty cilantro dipping sauce.

By Noreen Hiskey

Adapted from PictureTheRecipe.com

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Sweet-Salty Cilantro Dipping Sauce

2014-11-30 22:18:11

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Ingredients

  1. 1 tsp sugar
  2. 3 tsp fish sauce
  3. 1 tsp chili oil (or sesame oil)
  4. Juice of 1/4 lime
  5. 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. – Mix all the above ingredients together and serve as a dipping sauce with the fishcakes.

By Noreen Hiskey

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  1. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (16)sayuri says

    It was really tasty and easy to do. I found your website a few days ago and I like it. A recipe with pictures – definitely cool.

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  2. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (17)alexis says

    Love your website truly my favorite :] Do you have middle eastern recipes?

    Reply

  3. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (18)Allan says

    hi
    please,
    cant you make your recepies downloadable in pdf format.

    a fantastic site
    regards
    Allan

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  4. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (19)Christina says

    I just finished making this, i baked them instead of frying. It was so quick and easy to make, and it taste awesome! love the website.

    Reply

  5. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (20)Heidi says

    Great recipe. Your picture is of canned chicken tho. 🙂

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    • Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (21)Noreen says

      Lol! No, it’s Chicken Of The Sea brand tuna in the picture. I assure you it was tuna 🙂

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      • Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (22)Stephen says

        It also says albacore under the words chicken.

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    • Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (23)Usha says

      It’s a brand name ‘Chicken if the Sea’, it’s ‘Tuna’ written under that ?… tastes great…

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  6. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (24)Hanna says

    What kind of sauce is fish sauce?

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    • Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (25)Noreen says

      Hanna fish sauce is exactly as the name suggest a sauce made from fermented salted fish (anchovies mostly). It is easily available in the Asian section of any supermarket and comes in many brands. Refer to the bottle in the ingredient photo above.

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  7. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (26)Ellie says

    Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (27)Patrice says

    These are great. Im allergic to eggs and replaced with mayonnaise. I make a different version all time with onions and green pepper. Good but not as flavorful as this recipe. Not sure why i can tolerate mayonnaise and not an egg.

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    • Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (28)Linda says

      Mayonnaise is made from eggs. Egg yolk and oil, literally.

      Reply

  9. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (29)Heather G. says

    I have prepared this recipe twice already. They tasted great. I found them little difficult to turn in the frying pan. I think that I will bake them instead. Less mess and easy clean up.

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  10. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (31)GEORGIA STAVRAKOU says

    I have just found out that I am run out of fish sauce. Would it be a problem if I added oyster sauce instead?

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  11. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (32)afra says

    Super tasty. Really enjoyed them – made them for lunch today with just some plain stir fried onion, oxheart cabbage with a little soy sauce. I am sure I will be making these again!! Thank you so much!

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FAQs

How do you keep tuna cakes from falling apart? ›

To fix the problem, you just need to add a little extra raw protein, and the easiest place to get a protein fix is from an egg. Adding an egg to a batch of tuna patties is a little extra insurance that things will stay together, especially if you tend to measure your other ingredients by eyeballing them.

Why do fish cakes fall apart when cooked? ›

Firstly, make sure you're using something to bind your ingredients together – like an egg. Secondly, use a firm fish when making your fish cakes, and thirdly you can always add cornflour or panko breadcrumbs to help your fish cakes stay together.

Is the fish in fish cakes already cooked? ›

Products made from minced fish, such as fish cakes, must be cooked thoroughly to make them safe to eat.

Why won't my tuna patties stick together? ›

Tuna patties fall apart when they have too much moisture in them. By pressing as much of the liquid out of the canned tuna as possible, you'll ensure that the mixture is dry enough to hold together.

How do you get fish cakes to stick together? ›

The proteins in the egg will help bind together your fish cake mix as it cooks. Think of it as your glue: Without it, your fish cakes are going to fall apart. At minimum, you'll want to use one egg for every pound or so of fish so that you have enough “glue.” More is fine, though.

How do you keep homemade fish cakes from falling apart? ›

>>> What can I do to stop my Thai fish cakes falling apart in the frying pan? add the white of an egg, to serve as a binder.

Why do fish cakes have a pink swirl? ›

Inspired by whirlpools in the Naruto Strait, these chewy, bouncy slices represent a formidable natural phenomenon. The swirl in the center of each piece is emblematic of the spiraling ocean water that forms pools between Shikoku and Awaji Island every six hours or so.

Are fish cakes healthy for you? ›

Light on the stomach and easy to digest, Fish Cakes are also a healthy addition to your diet as they are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Here we share a Fish Cake recipe that is flavourful and easy to make. You can also make this recipe as a snack for a birthday party or a kitty party.

What can I use instead of egg to bind fish cakes? ›

You don't really need egg to bind. Chia seed and chick pea flour can be used to make an egg substitute if you happen to have either to hand. If your potato / fish mix seems a bit wet add a few breadcrumbs and if dry, a splash of milk.

Why are my fishcakes mushy? ›

Typically, if the fishcakes turn out mushy, there's too much moisture in the patties. You can remove excess moisture by pressing the patties with a paper towel. Avoid overdrying them out, or they'll fall apart while cooking.

Why are my fish cakes not sticking together? ›

If you add too much egg, for instance, or the canned fish isn't properly drained, the mixture will be too wet and the cakes will fall apart. Too many breadcrumbs, on the other hand, will make your cakes dry and crumbly.

Can fish cakes go bad? ›

When does Fish Cakes expire? Store-bought, unopened fish cakes typically last for about a week past the printed date on the package. Once opened, they should be consumed within 2 to 3 days. If frozen, they will last for about 6 months.

How do you know when fishcakes are cooked? ›

Put the oil into a frying pan on a medium heat. Quickly add the fish cakes and fry for about 5 minutes on each side to cook them through. You'll know when they're ready because they will smell gorgeous and they will be a lovely golden brown.

Can you eat fishcakes one day out of date? ›

Fish should be cooked, eaten or frozen right up to the use-by date. Some fish cannot be re-frozen - check the packaging. After the use-by date, the food is unsafe to eat, even if it has been stored correctly and looks and smells fine.

Why did my tuna patties fall apart? ›

Make sure to drain the tuna very well. If the tuna patties have too much liquid, they will be more prone to falling apart. A little almond flour helps give them more structure. If you need to be nut-free, try using some sunflower seed flour.

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