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To make spicy tuna crispy rice, you need a few key ingredients. The base is sushi rice. Its sticky nature helps hold the crispy rice together. You will also need water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to season the rice. The main star is sushi-grade tuna, diced into small pieces.

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: A Homemade Delight from Well Seasoned Studio

Impress your guests with a delicious homemade appetizer: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice! This simple recipe includes essential tips on choosing the best sushi rice, frying techniques for the perfect crunch, and a creamy spicy tuna topping that you can customize for your taste. Whether you're a beginner or a sushi lover, you'll find easy steps to create this fun dish at home. Click to explore the full recipe and elevate your next gathering!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup sushi rice

1 ¼ cups water

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon salt

1 pound sushi-grade tuna, diced

2 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Japanese mayo)

1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust according to spice preference)

1 avocado, sliced

2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Vegetable oil for frying

Soy sauce for serving

Instructions
 

Prepare the Sushi Rice: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.

    Season the Rice: In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Microwave for 20 seconds or until the sugar and salt dissolve. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow the rice to cool entirely.

      Prepare the Spicy Tuna Mix: In a bowl, combine the diced tuna, mayonnaise, and sriracha, mixing well. Taste and adjust the level of sriracha to achieve your desired spice level.

        Form the Crispy Rice: Once the sushi rice is cooled, wet your hands to prevent sticking. Take a small amount of rice (about 2 tablespoons) and form into rectangular shapes. Repeat until all rice is shaped.

          Fry the Rice: In a skillet, heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add the rice rectangles in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

            Assemble the Dish: Top each crispy rice piece with a spoonful of the spicy tuna mixture. Garnish with avocado slices, green onions, and sesame seeds.

              Serve: Arrange the crispy rice on a serving platter. Drizzle some soy sauce around the plate for dipping.

                Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 60 minutes | Servings: 4