Description
Sizzling Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice delights palates with crisp sushi rice and zesty tuna tartare. Japanese-inspired flavors meld seamless textures that draw diners into an unforgettable culinary experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) sushi-grade tuna, diced
- 2 cups sushi rice
- ½ cup (120 ml) Kewpie mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Sriracha
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) ponzu sauce
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Rinse Japanese short-grain rice under cold water until transparent, removing excess starch for optimal texture.
- Rice Cooking and Seasoning: Cook rice in rice cooker or pot, then create sushi vinegar by simmering rice vinegar, sugar, and kosher salt. Cool mixture and fold into rice to create a glossy base.
- Rice Molding and Chilling: Transfer seasoned rice to a flat container, press into an even 1/2-inch layer, and refrigerate uncovered overnight to firm surface.
- Tuna Mixture Creation: Dice sushi-grade yellowfin tuna into uniform cubes, mix with green onions, and combine with spicy mayonnaise made from sriracha, mayonnaise, and sesame oil.
- Crispy Rice Frying: Heat neutral oil to 375°F, cut chilled rice into precise squares, and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Final Assembly and Serving: Drain crispy rice on paper towels, top with spicy tuna mixture, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and jalapeño slices, and serve immediately with extra spicy mayonnaise.
Notes
- Chill Rice Thoroughly: Overnight refrigeration is crucial for achieving the perfect crispy exterior, allowing surface moisture to evaporate and creating a sturdy base for frying.
- Master Tuna Cutting Technique: Use an extremely sharp knife and clean cutting motions to create uniform tuna cubes, preventing mushy texture and ensuring professional presentation.
- Control Oil Temperature Precisely: Maintain steady 375°F heat while frying rice squares to guarantee golden-brown crispiness without burning or becoming greasy.
- Balance Spicy Mayo Carefully: Adjust sriracha levels to personal heat preference, ensuring the sauce complements rather than overwhelms the delicate tuna flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg