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Worthy Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Worthy Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: Crunchy, Flavorful Delight

Experience the perfect blend of crunchy rice and fresh tuna in this Worthy Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice recipe, perfect for appetizers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice or short-grain rice
  • ¼ cup Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
  • ¼ cup Grapeseed Oil or canola/vegetable oil
For the Topping
  • 6 ounces Sushi-Grade Ahi Tuna or bigeye/yellowfin
  • 2 pieces Scallions or chives
  • 1 piece Jalapeño omit for less spice
  • 1 tablespoons Black Sesame Seeds or white sesame seeds
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayonnaise or regular mayo with a touch of vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ponzu Sauce or soy sauce

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Sharp Knife
  • plastic wrap
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook as per instructions. Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Mix with warm rice and set aside to cool.
  2. Line a dish with plastic wrap, press rice into a ½-inch layer, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Finely chop ahi tuna, mix with scallions. In a separate bowl, mix mayo, sriracha, and ponzu. Combine tuna with spicy mayo mixture and refrigerate.
  4. Heat grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cut rice into rectangles, fry for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Top crispy rice with spicy tuna mixture, sprinkle with sesame seeds and jalapeño slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use sushi-grade tuna for best quality. Ensure rice is rinsed thoroughly for desired texture. Serve immediately for optimal crunch and flavor.

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