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Restaurant-Worthy Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice At Home!

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Elevate your home cooking with this delicious recipe for Restaurant-Worthy Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice. Perfectly cooked sushi rice topped with fresh tuna, spicy mayo, and a hint of jalapeño, this dish is sure to impress your guests!


Ingredients

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For the sushi rice

  • 1 cup sushi rice or other short grain rice
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil, for pan frying

For the tuna

    • 1/2 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna
    • 3 scallions thinly sliced
    • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced, for serving
    • black sesame seeds for serving

For the spicy mayo

    • 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
    • 1/4 cup Sriracha
    • 3 Tbsp ponzu sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook the sushi rice: Rinse the rice, cook according to package instructions, then mix with vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  2. Prepare the tuna: Cut the tuna into small pieces and mix with scallions.
  3. Make the spicy mayo: Combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, and ponzu sauce.
  4. Assemble: Form rice into patties, top with tuna, spicy mayo, jalapeño, and sesame seeds.
  5. Serve: Enjoy your Restaurant-Worthy Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice!

Notes

  • Make sure to use sushi-grade tuna for the best flavor and texture.
  • You can adjust the spiciness of the mayo by adding more or less Sriracha to suit your taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg