Tahitian Tuna Cakes With Ginger Dressing And


Course : Tuna
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


-----ginger sauce-----

1 cup nonfat yogurt

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard

2 teaspoons canola oil

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

-----papaya salsa-----

1 1/2 cups cubed papaya

1/2 cup chopped sweet red peppers

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon honey

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

-----tuna cakes-----

12 ounces tuna -- drained and flaked

1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute

1/4 cup chopped scallions

1 cup fine dry bread crumbs

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 bunch fresh cilantro sprig to use as garnish
 

Preparation / Directions:


Sauce preparation: in a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lime juice, ginger, mustard, oil, and cumin. Set aside Salsa preparation: in a small bowl, mix the papaya, sweet red pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, honey, and ground red pepper. Set aside. Tuna cake preparation: in a large bowl, combine egg substitute, tuna, scallions, 2/3 of bread crumbs, and 1/4 cup of the ginger sauce. Mix well. Shape into four 1/2 inch thick patties. Coat with remaining 1/3 cup bread crumbs. Heat large non-stick fry pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add tuna patties and sauté for 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer to individual plates. Drizzle with remaining ginger sauce. Serve with the salsa and garnish with the cilantro.


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