Tahitian Tuna Cakes With Ginger Dressing And
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Course : Tuna
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

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:

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.