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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

A delicious and spicy appetizer featuring crispy rice topped with seasoned tuna.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice Base
  • 2 cups sushi rice cooked and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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
Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon scallions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi optional

Method
 

Prepare Rice
  1. Combine sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Spread the rice mixture into a flat layer and refrigerate until firm.
Fry Rice
  1. Cut the rice into squares and heat oil in a frying pan.
  2. Fry the rice squares until golden and crispy on both sides.
Prepare Tuna Mixture
  1. In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  2. Mix until well combined.
Assemble
  1. Top each crispy rice square with the tuna mixture.
  2. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and wasabi if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture.

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