Polynesian Tuna Cakes Recipes

AHI TUNA PATTIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Dice tuna into 1/4" pieces and place in a mixing bowl
• Squeeze one fresh lime wedge onto tuna
• Salt and pepper tuna, and mix in old bay seasoning
• Crush crackers and cilantro and mix to an oatmeal consistency (you want some larger pieces)
• In a separate bowl, scramble the egg and add to tuna.
• Combine cracker crumbs with tuna and mix together (it will look wet, don't worry the crackers will absorb the liquid).
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes
• Heat a sauté pan over medium high and add tbsp olive oil
• Divide tuna mixture into 3 equal parts and form into balls and lightly smash to flatten top and bottom
• Place in sauté pan and cook over medium high heat for 2 minutes, turn over and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Serve with fresh lime and drizzle with tuna sauce

SPICY TUNA FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Place the potato into a small pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two, then mash the potato with a potato masher or fork in a large bowl.
• Mix the tuna, egg, onion, Dijon mustard, bread crumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper into the mashed potato until well-blended. Divide the tuna mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into patties.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan fry the tuna patties until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes on each side.

POLYNESIAN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degree.
• Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well by hand (do not use electric mixer).
• Pour into greased 9x13 pan.
• bake 40-50 minutes or until set.
• Serve with whipped cream.