Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna features crunchy golden rice cakes topped with a creamy, spicy tuna mixture, combining delightful textures and bold flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz sushi-grade tuna, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine with 2 cups water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Fold into cooked rice and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Shape the rice into small rectangular patties about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Refrigerate patties for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry rice patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine diced tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sliced green onions. Mix until well blended.
- Top each crispy rice patty with a spoonful of spicy tuna mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds and optional avocado slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the contrast of crispy rice with creamy, spicy tuna.
Notes
For extra crunch, try topping with thinly sliced jalapeños or tobiko roe. Serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger on the side.
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