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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Golden crispy rice squares topped with creamy spicy tuna and fresh garnishes for a restaurant-style appetizer at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice
  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil for frying
Spicy Tuna
  • 8 oz sushi-grade tuna finely diced
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp lime juice optional
Garnish
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook with water until tender.
  2. Mix vinegar, sugar, and salt into warm rice. Press into lined dish and chill 2 hours.
  3. Cut chilled rice into rectangles.
  4. Fry rice pieces in oil until golden and crispy on both sides.
  5. Mix tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
  6. Top crispy rice with avocado and spicy tuna mixture.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use sushi-grade tuna from a trusted source. Serve immediately for best texture.