Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: A Flavorful Twist on Classic Appetizers
A delicious and innovative appetizer that combines spicy tuna with crispy rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 pound fresh tuna, diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup furikake
- 1/2 cup tempura flakes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix diced tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and chopped green onions.
- Form cooled sushi rice into small rectangles.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the rice rectangles until golden brown.
- Top each crispy rice piece with the spicy tuna mixture.
- Garnish with avocado slices and tempura flakes. Sprinkle furikake on top before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spiciness.
- This dish can be served as a starter or appetizer at parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, appetizers, sushi, spicy tuna