Restaurant-Worthy Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice At Home!
Discover the delight of creating Restaurant-Worthy Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice At Home! This dish is a beautiful fusion of flavors and textures, featuring crunchy sushi rice topped with creamy spicy tuna that will leave your guests in awe. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, these bites are quick to prepare and can be customized to suit everyone’s taste. With a mere 20 minutes of active cooking time, you can impress your friends and family without breaking a sweat. Plus, this gluten-free recipe is easy to adapt with various proteins or spice levels, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Dive into this culinary adventure and elevate your dining experience!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (8 bites total) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice (or other short grain rice)
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1½ tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ lb sushi-grade ahi tuna
- 3 scallions (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Sriracha
- ½ cup grapeseed oil (or other neutral oil)
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced, for serving)
- black sesame seeds (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Rinse until water runs clear.
- In a saucepan, heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Fold into cooked rice gently.
- Chill seasoned rice in a lined container until firm, then cut into rectangles.
- Dice ahi tuna and mix with scallions, Kewpie mayo, Sriracha, and ponzu in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry each rice rectangle until golden on both sides.
- Top fried rice pieces with the spicy tuna mixture, garnishing as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg