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Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna

A delightful and crispy rice dish topped with a spicy tuna mix that impresses guests and perfects your dinner parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups sushi rice Any sushi rice works fine.
  • 2.5 cups water Filtered water is recommended for taste.
For the Spicy Tuna Mix
  • 0.5 pound fresh tuna, diced Use the freshest tuna you can find.
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Kewpie mayonnaise is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste Sriracha works well, adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Make sure to use soy sauce and not BBQ sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 1 unit avocado, sliced Adds a creamy texture.
  • nori sheets unit cut into strips Cucumber ribbons can be used as a substitute.
  • as needed unit oil for frying Vegetable or canola oil works well.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak for 30 minutes if desired.
Cooking the Rice
  1. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Season the Rice
  1. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Mix rice vinegar with a pinch of salt and sugar and fold into the rice gently.
Fry the Rice
  1. Spread the cooled rice onto a parchment-lined baking sheet about an inch thick and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Cut into squares or triangles.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the rice pieces until golden brown on both sides.
Make the Spicy Tuna Mix
  1. In a bowl, combine diced tuna, mayonnaise, chili paste, and soy sauce. Mix gently.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Place crispy rice pieces on a serving platter, top with spicy tuna mixture, and add a slice of avocado. Garnish with nori strips or cucumber ribbons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Fry the rice just before serving for optimal crispiness. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers.
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