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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

A delightful fusion dish featuring spicy tuna atop crispy rice squares, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crispy Rice
  • 2 cups sushi rice rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Spicy Tuna Mixture
  • 8 ounces sushi-grade tuna finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise preferably Kewpie
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon green onions chopped
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon microgreens for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. In a rice cooker, combine sushi rice and water. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions.
  2. Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly, then mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Spread the rice onto a baking sheet to cool completely.
Fry the Rice
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Once hot, form the cooled rice into small squares and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Make the Spicy Tuna Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine diced tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Mix well.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Top each crispy rice square with a generous spoonful of the spicy tuna mixture.
  2. Garnish with black sesame seeds and microgreens before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.

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