Spiced Tuna Fish Cakes With Thai Basil Stir Fry Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, combine canned tuna, breadcrumbs, chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice.
• STEP 2.Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
• STEP 3.Shape the mixture into small patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
• STEP 4.Heat oil in a pan and fry the tuna cakes until golden brown on both sides.
• STEP 5.For the Thai basil stir fry, heat oil in a separate pan and sauté sliced bell peppers, sliced onions, and minced garlic until softened.
• STEP 6.Add Thai basil leaves and stir fry for a minute.
• STEP 7.Season with soy sauce, fish sauce, and a squeeze of lime juice.
• STEP 8.Serve the spiced tuna fish cakes with the Thai basil stir fry and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to drain the canned tuna well before using it in the recipe.
• You can adjust the spiciness of the fish cakes by adding more or less Thai red curry paste.
• If you don't have Thai basil, you can use regular basil as a substitute.

Storage and Serving

• These spiced tuna fish cakes are best served fresh and hot.
• If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the fish cakes in a preheated oven or toaster oven until heated through.
• Serve with a side of Thai sweet chili sauce for dipping.