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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: Easy, Flavor-Packed Appetizer Delight

This Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice is a flavor explosion with crispy rice cakes topped with sushi-grade tuna and zesty Sriracha aioli.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Cakes
  • 2 cups Short Grain White Rice Nishiki brand recommended
  • 1 cup Canola Oil Substitute with vegetable oil if needed
For the Toppings
  • 8 oz Ahi Tuna (sushi-grade) Ensure it's sushi-grade for safety
  • 1 medium Avocado Slice thinly for a perfect finish
For the Sriracha Aioli
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha Adjust according to your spice preference
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Japanese mayo for richer flavor

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • rice cooker
  • Squeeze Bottle

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the short grain white rice according to the package instructions, then let it cool slightly.
  2. Shape the cooled rice into square cakes, about 2 inches in size.
  3. Heat the canola oil and fry the rice cakes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Sear the sushi-grade ahi tuna in a separate pan for 2-3 minutes, then slice it thinly.
  5. Whisk together mayonnaise and Sriracha to create the aioli.
  6. Assemble the dish by placing sliced tuna on each rice cake, adding avocado, and drizzling with the aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh, best when assembled just before serving to retain crispness.

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