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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: Irresistibly Crunchy Delight

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Deliciously crispy rice topped with spicy tuna and fresh ingredients.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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To whip up this mouthwatering dish, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 lb fresh sushi-grade tuna, diced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Seaweed sheets, cut into strips (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear and cook with water in a rice cooker or pot.
  2. Once cooked, mix in rice vinegar and sesame oil, let cool, then refrigerate for an hour.
  3. Combine diced tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, and soy sauce in a bowl and stir.
  4. Form the chilled rice into small cakes (2 inches in diameter).
  5. Fry rice cakes in a skillet until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Top each cake with spicy tuna, avocado, sesame seeds, green onions, and seaweed. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the sriracha to taste for desired spiciness.
  • Rice cakes can be made ahead and fried just before serving.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 rice cake with toppings
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg