Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Name: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 6 pieces tuna nigiri; 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sriracha; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1/4 avocado, sliced; 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp green onions, chopped (optional)

Learn a clever hack to turn store-bought tuna nigiri into delicious, restaurant-style spicy tuna crispy rice. This easy recipe involves pan-frying the sushi rice until golden and topping it with a creamy, spicy tuna mixture, avocado, and jalapeño.

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Total

17 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

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Ingredients

6 pieces tuna nigiri
2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp avocado oil
1/4 avocado, sliced
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
1 tbsp green onions, chopped (optional)optional

Instructions

1
Carefully separate the tuna slices from the rice blocks of the nigiri.
2
Place the tuna on a cutting board and finely chop or mince it.
3
In a small bowl, combine the minced tuna with Japanese mayonnaise, sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix until well combined.
4
Take each rice block and gently press and shape it into a more compact rectangle.
5
Heat avocado oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
6
Carefully place the rice blocks in the hot pan and fry for a few minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
7
Remove the crispy rice from the pan and arrange on a serving board.
8
To assemble, top each crispy rice block with a slice of avocado.
9
Pipe or spoon the spicy tuna mixture on top of the avocado.
10
Garnish each piece with a thin slice of jalapeño and serve immediately.