Description
Crispy rice spicy tuna is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines crunchy rice cakes with a spicy, creamy tuna topping. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings, this recipe will impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire. With its explosion of flavors and textures, each bite is a celebration of umami goodness. Get ready to dive into this delightful experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
- 8 oz sushi-grade tuna, diced
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably Japanese)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions until fluffy and sticky.
- Transfer the cooked rice to a bowl and mix in rice vinegar while warm; allow it to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced tuna with sriracha and mayonnaise; mix well.
- Shape cooled rice into small patties and fry in hot oil over medium heat until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Assemble by topping each crispy rice cake with spicy tuna mixture; garnish with avocado, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately with soy sauce or extra sriracha for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg