Crispy Rice and Spicy Tuna Bites: A Fun Twist on Sushi at Home
A delicious and creative way to enjoy sushi at home, using crispy rice and spicy tuna to create bite-sized delights!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 1 pound sashimi-grade tuna
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup tempura batter
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Fold in the diced tuna and green onions.
- Form the cooled sushi rice into rectangular shapes and coat them in tempura batter, then panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the rice blocks until golden and crispy.
- Top each crispy rice piece with the spicy tuna mixture and a slice of avocado.
- Serve immediately with extra Sriracha if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add fried shallots on top.
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of Sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Crispy Rice, Spicy Tuna, Sushi, Appetizer