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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Crispy Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice That Will Wow Your Guests

This Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice recipe features crunchy rice topped with succulent ahi tuna and creamy spicy mayo.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Sushi Rice Short-grain for best results
  • ¼ cup Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ cup Grapeseed Oil For frying
For the Tuna Mixture
  • 8 ounces Sushi-Grade Ahi Tuna Freshness is crucial
  • 2 pieces Scallions Sliced
For the Spicy Mayo
  • ⅓ cup Kewpie Mayonnaise Regular mayo can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Ponzu Sauce Soy sauce can be used as a substitute
For Topping
  • 2 pieces Jalapeño Thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Rice Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions.
  2. Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan, stirring until dissolved.
  3. Spread seasoned rice into a lined container, cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 3 hours.
  4. Finely chop ahi tuna and mix with scallions. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. Whisk Kewpie mayo, Sriracha, and ponzu sauce together, then fold into tuna mixture.
  6. Cut chilled rice into squares and fry in heated oil until golden brown.
  7. Top crispy rice with spicy tuna mixture and garnish with jalapeño and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh sushi-grade tuna for safest and best flavor. Allow rice to chill overnight for best results.

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