Description
Delicious and crispy bites made with sushi rice and topped with a spicy tuna mixture, perfect for a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound sushi-grade tuna, diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Soy sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Stir this mixture into the cooked rice and let it cool to room temperature.
- In another bowl, combine the diced tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
- Once the rice has cooled, wet your hands and take a small amount of rice (about 2 tablespoons) to form a compact rectangular shape. Repeat until all the rice is shaped.
- Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dredge each rice piece in panko breadcrumbs, then fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Top each crispy rice piece with a spoonful of the spicy tuna mixture, a slice of avocado, and a sprinkle of chopped green onions. Serve with soy sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use brown rice instead of sushi rice.
- You can also substitute the tuna with cooked shrimp or crab for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg