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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Crispy pan-fried sushi rice topped with spicy tuna.

Prep Time

20 minutes (plus 30 mins chilling)

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Difficulty

Medium

Skills Required

None

Ingredients & Nutrition

450 kcal

Calories

20g

Protein

25g

Fat

35g

Carbs

3g

Fiber

2g

Sugar

600mg

Sodium

  • 2 cups, cooked Sushi Rice
  • 1/2 lb, finely chopped Sushi-grade Tuna
  • 1/4 cup Japanese Mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1, sliced Avocado
  • 1, thinly sliced Jalapeño
  • for frying Vegetable Oil

Let AI Suggest Variations

  • Use salmon instead of tuna.
  • Make a vegetarian version with a spicy mushroom topping.
  • Garnish with tobiko (flying fish roe) for extra crunch.
  • Mix some chopped scallions into the spicy tuna mixture.

Instructions:

1. Press the cooked sushi rice firmly into a baking dish to about 1/2-inch thickness. Chill for 30 minutes.

2. Cut the chilled rice into small rectangles.

3. In a bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, and sriracha.

4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the rice rectangles until golden and crispy on both sides.

5. Top each crispy rice cake with the spicy tuna mixture.

6. Garnish with soy sauce, sliced avocado, and jalapeño.