Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
This Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice recipe combines the flavors of fresh sashimi-grade tuna with a crispy rice base, topped with a spicy mayo tuna mixture and creamy avocado slices. Perfect for a sushi-inspired appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying, Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Base:
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
Spicy Tuna Topping:
- 200g fresh sashimi-grade tuna, finely diced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 avocado, sliced
For Frying:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Soy sauce and wasabi (for serving)
- Sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse sushi rice, cook with water, then season with rice vinegar, salt, and sugar.
- Chill the Rice: Press seasoned rice into a tray, refrigerate until firm.
- Prepare Tuna Topping: Mix tuna with mayo, sriracha, and soy sauce.
- Fry the Rice: Cut chilled rice, fry until crispy.
- Assemble: Top rice with tuna mixture, avocado slices, sesame seeds, and green onions.
- Serve: Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.
Notes
- Ensure the rice is well-chilled for easier cutting and frying.
- Adjust the spiciness of the tuna mixture to suit your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Tuna Sushi, Crispy Rice Recipe
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