Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
A delightful combination of crispy rice topped with creamy, spicy tuna and fresh avocado, perfect for a feast for the senses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 lb sushi-grade tuna
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 avocado
- Soy sauce (for dipping)
- Nori sheets
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water in a rice cooker or on the stove.
- Prepare the spicy tuna by chopping the fresh sushi-grade tuna into small cubes.
- Mold the cooled rice into rectangles or rounds.
- Pan-Fry the molded rice pieces in a pan over medium-high heat until golden and crispy.
- Slice your avocado into thin pieces.
- Assemble the dish by topping each piece of crispy rice with a spoonful of the spicy tuna mixture and a slice of avocado.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve with a side of soy sauce for dipping.
Notes
For perfectly shaped rice, wet your hands before molding to prevent sticking. Adjust sriracha according to heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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