Description
This Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice is the perfect combination of textures and flavors. Crunchy golden rice squares topped with creamy, spicy tuna and fresh garnishes create a sushi-inspired appetizer that’s both elegant and fun to eat. Ideal for parties or a restaurant-style treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crispy Rice
- 2 cups sushi rice (short-grain rice)
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil (for pan-frying)
For the Spicy Tuna
- 8 oz sushi-grade tuna (finely diced)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (Japanese mayo preferred)
- 1–2 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chopped green onions
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
Toppings & Garnish
- Avocado slices
- Extra sesame seeds
- Green onions (sliced)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice – Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook in a rice cooker or pot with 2 ½ cups water. Let it steam for 10 minutes after cooking.
- Season rice – Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gently fold into warm rice. Spread rice evenly on a lined baking pan, press flat, and refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
- Cut & fry rice – Cut chilled rice into bite-sized rectangles. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry rice pieces until golden and crispy on both sides. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare spicy tuna – In a bowl, mix diced tuna with mayonnaise, Sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds until creamy and well combined.
- Assemble – Top each crispy rice square with a spoonful of spicy tuna. Garnish with avocado, sesame seeds, green onions, or jalapeño slices.
- Serve immediately – Best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop + Assembly
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crispy rice bites
- Calories: 190kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 18mg