Description
This Homemade Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice recipe combines crispy fried sushi rice with a flavorful spicy tuna topping, creating a delicious Japanese-American fusion appetizer. Perfect for sushi lovers looking for a unique twist!
Ingredients
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Rice:
- 2 cups sushi rice (cooked and cooled)
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Spicy Tuna Topping:
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- 6 ounces sushi-grade tuna (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
Optional Toppings:
- sliced jalapeños
- sesame seeds
- microgreens
- avocado slices
Instructions
- Cook Sushi Rice: Prepare sushi rice following package instructions. Season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Spread onto a baking sheet, press into a rectangle, and chill.
- Prepare Spicy Tuna: Mix diced tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onion. Refrigerate until needed.
- Fry Rice: Cut chilled rice into rectangles. Fry in oil until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble: Top each crispy rice piece with spicy tuna mixture. Garnish as desired.
- Serve: Enjoy your Homemade Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice immediately!
Notes
- For extra crispy rice, use day-old sushi rice.
- Adjust spice level by varying sriracha.
- Use a nonstick pan to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
