Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Treat
A delightful and spicy twist on the traditional crispy rice treat featuring fresh tuna.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 1 pound fresh tuna, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon wasabi
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix diced tuna with soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, and green onions.
- Shape the cooled rice into small squares.
- Top each rice square with a spoonful of the spicy tuna mixture.
- Coat each topped rice square in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry the rice squares until golden brown.
- Serve topped with avocado and a dollop of wasabi.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Sriracha to taste for spiciness.
- Make sure to use sushi-grade tuna for safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice