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Taha Ayad

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

A restaurant-style appetizer featuring crispy golden rice cakes topped with creamy spicy tuna, fresh jalapeño, scallions, and sesame for a bold, balanced bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups sushi rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Neutral oil for frying
  • 8 ounces sushi-grade tuna finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • Jalapeño slices
  • Additional scallions and sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs mostly clear.
  2. Cook the rice, then season it with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  3. Press the warm rice into a lined dish and refrigerate until firm.
  4. Cut the chilled rice block into small rectangles.
  5. Fry the rice pieces in hot oil until crispy and golden.
  6. Mix the diced tuna with mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds.
  7. Top each crispy rice piece with a slice of avocado and a spoonful of spicy tuna.
  8. Garnish with jalapeño slices, scallions, and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  1. Chill the rice thoroughly so the cubes hold their shape when frying.
  2. Store the rice cakes and tuna separately for best texture.
  3. Re-crisp leftover rice cakes in an air fryer before serving.
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