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Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna

Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna: Elevate Your Sushi Game at Home

Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna, a protein-packed appetizer that brings sushi bar sophistication to your home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Short-grain rice is essential for stickiness.
  • 1 cup Water For cooking the rice.
  • 2 tablespoons Unseasoned Rice Vinegar Essential for flavor; avoid seasoned.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Balances vinegar acidity.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil For frying; alternatives include sunflower or peanut oil.
For the Spicy Tuna Topping
  • 0.5 pound Sushi-Grade Ahi Tuna Main ingredient; can substitute with smoked salmon or canned tuna.
  • 0.25 cup Japanese Kewpie Mayonnaise Provides richness; regular mayo can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust for desired heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce Enhances flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lime Juice Use freshly squeezed for the best taste.
For Garnishing
  • 1 whole Avocado Ripe but firm for easy slicing.
  • to taste Jalapeños For optional heat.
  • to taste tablespoons Sesame Seeds For garnish.

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Small saucepan
  • sharp knife
  • Deep skillet or frying pan
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Kitchen thermometer

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until it runs mostly clear. Combine with water in a medium pot, cover, and bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. In a small saucepan, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat until sugar dissolves. Mix into cooked rice in a large bowl, press into baking dish, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Cut chilled rice into 2-inch pieces using a sharp knife.
  4. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (180°C) in a frying pan. Fry rice pieces in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  5. Combine Kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and lime juice in a mixing bowl.
  6. Chop ahi tuna into small cubes and mix with the spicy mayo. Slice avocado and jalapeños.
  7. Assemble by placing avocado on each rice piece, adding spicy tuna mix, and topping with jalapeño slices and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble the crispy rice spicy tuna just before serving to preserve crispiness.

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