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Spicy tuna on top of crispy rice with avocado and jalapeno.

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Krista Stechman
Seasoned sushi rice seared until crispy then topped with spicy raw tuna, avocado, pickled serrano and green onion
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course appetizer, dinner
Cuisine asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 859 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large frying pan
  • 1 set of mixing bowls
  • 1 medium sauce pot
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients
  

Sushi Rice

  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup olive oil or any neutral oil for frying
  • 1 tbs sesame oil used when frying

Pickled Serrano

  • 1 serrano pepper sliced thin
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup rice vinegar

Spicy Mayo

  • 1 cup kewpie or hellmans mayo
  • 3 tablespoon sriracha
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger in a jar or freshly chopped

Ahi Tuna

  • 1 lb ahi tuna small dice

Toppings

  • 1 avocado sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoon pickled serrano
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup green onion sliced
  • 1 lime cut into wedges, optional

Instructions
 

Make the Rice

  • Place the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer and run under cold water until water runs clear. This may take up to 1 minute. Cook rice according to package directions, adding a large pinch of salt
  • Stir rice vinegar, sugar and salt together in a small bowl
  • Once the rice is done cooking, stir in the vinegar mix. Spread the rice onto a baking sheet or plate in an even later about ½ inch thick. Allow to cool in the fridge for several hours or up to 24 hours

Pickle the Serranos

  • Whisk the hot water, sugar and salt in a medium bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. Stir in vinegar then add serrano peppers

Make Spicy Mayo

  • Add all mayo ingredients to a medium mixing bowl then whisk until combined

Making Spicy Tuna

  • Add the small diced tuna to the spicy mayo and mix to combine

Assembling the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

  • Cut the rice into 2 inch rectangles (or larger sizes if you'd like)
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until pan is hot. Add both the olive oil and sesame oil then give the pan a swirl. Wait 5-10 seconds then add rice, being careful not to crowd the pan
  • Sear for 2 minutes, undisturbed, until golden brown. Flip over and repeat. Remove rice and place on a paper towel lined sheet tray
  • Repeat with remaining rice
  • Top each piece with avocado slices, spicy tuna mix, pickled serrano peppers, sesame seeds and green onion. Serve immediately with lime wedges

Nutrition

Calories: 859kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 32gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 30gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 959mgPotassium: 646mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2749IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
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