Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Squares with Sriracha Mayo

4.9

Japanese FusionAppetizer

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Squares with Sriracha Mayo

Name: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Squares with Sriracha Mayo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 12 squares (4 servings)
Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Ingredients: For the sushi rice:; 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice; 2 1/4 cups water; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; For the crispy rice base:; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil; For the spicy tuna topping:; 3 cans (5 oz each) solid albacore tuna in water, drained well; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2-3 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste); 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 2 green onions, finely chopped; For the sriracha mayo drizzle:; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce; 1 teaspoon lime juice; For garnish:; 1 avocado, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat if preferred); 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons tobiko or masago (flying fish roe - optional); Black and white sesame seeds; Microgreens (optional); For serving:; Low-sodium soy sauce; Pickled ginger

These trendy spicy tuna crispy rice squares replicate the popular restaurant appetizer using canned tuna transformed into a spicy topping over crispy-bottomed sushi rice. The contrast between the crispy fried rice base and the creamy, spicy tuna mixture delivers the perfect textural experience with every bite. Garnished with avocado, jalapeño, and a drizzle of sriracha mayo, these squares bring upscale sushi bar flavors into your home using simple supermarket ingredients.

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RECIPE HIGHLIGHTS

COOK TIME

15 mins

CALORIES

165 kcal

PROTEIN

8 g

SERVINGS

12 squares (4 servings)

Recipe Instructions

Recipe Ingredients

12 squares (4 servings)

the sushi rice:

2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
2 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

the crispy rice base:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil

the spicy tuna topping:

3 cans (5 oz each) solid albacore tuna in water, drained well
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2-3 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 green onions, finely chopped

the sriracha mayo drizzle:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice

garnish:

1 avocado, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat if preferred)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons tobiko or masago (flying fish roe - optional)
Black and white sesame seeds
Microgreens (optional)

serving:

Low-sodium soy sauce
Pickled ginger

Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Ingredients can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

165kcal

🧈
Total Fat
7g
🥓
Saturated Fat
1g
🍚
Carbohydrates
18g
🍬
Sugars
2g
🥦
Fiber
1g
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Protein
8g
🧂
Sodium
250mg

* Calories and nutritional info are calculated per serving.

Dietary Info

Suitable for Diet

Pescatarian DietGluten-Free Diet (with gluten-free soy sauce)

Keywords

HealthySushiCrispy riceSpicy tunaCanned tunaRestaurant-styleAppetizerSriracha mayoNo raw fishTrendy

Nutritional Highlights

Low Sugar

Only 2 grams sugar

High Protein

8 grams protein

High Fiber

1 gram fiber

* This information is meant as a guideline for dietary purposes.

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