Description
Homemade Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice is a dish that promises an explosion of flavors with each bite. The spicy tuna, seasoned with a homemade spicy mayo and fresh scallions, sits atop a golden, crispy rice that crackles with perfection. This dish combines the elegance of sushi with the hearty satisfaction of a fried treat, making it a unique culinary creation.
Ingredients
For the sushi rice:
1 cup sushi rice or other short grain rice
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 ½ tsp granulated sugar
½ tsp Kosher salt
½ cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil, for pan frying
For the tuna:
½ lb sushi-grade ahi tuna
3 scallions thinly sliced
1 jalapeño thinly sliced, for serving
Black sesame seeds for serving
For the spicy mayo:
½ cup Kewpie mayonnaise
¼ cup Sriracha
3 Tbsp ponzu sauce
Instructions
The day before: Make the sushi rice. Rinse rice under cool water until water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions.
Make the sushi vinegar: Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and Kosher salt in a saucepan. Simmer and whisk until dissolved. Cool and mix with cooked rice.
Cool the rice: Transfer to a flat container. Press into an even layer, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Prepare the tuna: Finely chop and mix with sliced scallions. Combine spicy mayo ingredients and mix with tuna. Refrigerate.
Make the crispy rice: Heat oil and fry rice pieces until golden. Drain on a paper towel.
Assemble: Top crispy rice with tuna mixture, sesame seeds, and a jalapeño slice. Serve with extra spicy mayo if desired.
- Prep Time: 24 hours (including rice cooling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 300