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Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna

Pan-Fried Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 8 oz sashimi-grade tuna
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Jalapeño slices for garnish
  • Avocado cubes (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cook sushi rice, season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then cool for 15 minutes.
  2. Shape the rice into 2-inch cakes about 1/2 inch thick using wet hands.
  3. Pan-fry the cakes in a mix of vegetable and sesame oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Dice tuna and fold with mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and scallions. Keep chilled.
  5. Top each rice cake with spicy tuna, a jalapeño slice, and optional avocado. Serve immediately.

Notes

The contrast of hot rice and cold tuna is best right after assembling. If you’re making these for a crowd, keep the fried rice cakes warm in a low oven and let guests top their own.