Description
Delicious and crispy rice bites topped with spicy tuna, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound sushi-grade tuna, diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions for garnish
- Soy sauce for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- While the rice is cooking, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat.
- Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, mix the diced tuna, mayonnaise, and sriracha until well combined. Set aside.
- Once the rice is cool, form small squares or rectangles using your hands, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little oil. Fry the rice bites until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Top each crispy rice bite with a dollop of the spicy tuna mixture and a slice of avocado.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve with soy sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of lime juice to the tuna mixture.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha based on your spice preference.
- These bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Protein: 5
Keywords: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bites, crispy rice, spicy tuna, Japanese appetizers, sushi bites