Katsuobushi Tuna Burger
The Katsuobushi Tuna Burger combines the rich, umami flavors of tuna and katsuobushi, creating a savory, satisfying burger that's perfect for a keto diet. Topped with a tangy wasabi mayo and served on a bed of crisp lettuce, this dish is both delicious and nutritious.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
350 kcal
Ingredients
- Canned tuna (in water) - 200 grams
- Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) - 30 grams
- Egg - 1 large
- Almond flour - 30 grams
- Green onion (finely chopped) - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce (low sodium) - 1 tablespoon
- Wasabi paste - 1 teaspoon
- Mayonnaise (sugar-free) - 2 tablespoons
- Lettuce leaves (for serving) - 4 large leaves
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- Olive oil (for frying) - 1 tablespoon
Steps
- In a mixing bowl, combine canned tuna, katsuobushi, egg, almond flour, chopped green onion, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into two equal patties.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tuna patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- While the patties are cooking, mix mayonnaise and wasabi paste in a small bowl to create the wasabi mayo.
- Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a minute.
- To assemble the burger, place each patty on a lettuce leaf, top with wasabi mayo, and add any additional toppings you like (e.g., sliced cucumber, avocado, or radish).
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Katsuobushi Tuna Burger!
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from tuna, promoting heart health.
- Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
Tags
JapaneseKetoBurger