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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Perfect party app: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice aka "tuna in a hole" that is spicy tuna scooped into an avocado slice and stacked on top of crispy rice.

Ingredients

Serves 4

For the tuna

  • 1 tuna filet about 1/2 - 3/4 pound (See note)
  • 2 tbsp Kewpie mayo
  • 2 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Sweet chili
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • A squeeze of wasabi optional
  • Furikake for topping

The rest

  • Sushi rice
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • Avocado
  • Scallion for topping
  • Jalapeño for topping
  • Fry oil of choice

Instructions 

  • Cook rice either in a rice cooker or on the stove top. When it is cooked, add rice vinegar & sugar and mix until combined. Add a piece of parchment paper to a shallow Tupperware and flatten the rice into an even layer. Transfer to the fridge and let cool (I will usually try to make this a day ahead but you can do a few hours ahead as well- the longer you want the better the rice holds together)
  • Finally chop fresh sushi grade tuna and add all of the sauces in a bowl. Stir to combine and season to taste depending on preference. Transfer to the fridge while you prep everything else.
  • Add fry oil to a deep pan, about an inch or so up. While that is heating on medium, remove rice from the fridge. Using a cookie cutter (or a cup) carve out the rice into little patties. If your rice is sticking to the sides, add a little water to the edges and to your hands. When oil has reached 350, add the patties. Cook for about 4-5 min per side or until they become golden. Transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Slice avocado into rounds, removing the skin. You might need to shape slightly to fit on top of the rice. Add in a scoop of the spicy tuna. Top with more furikake, a thin slice of scallion and jalapeño. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: If I can't get my hands on fresh caught tuna, my go to is Acme Smoked Ahi Spicy Tuna. It is wild-caught, cured, cold-smoked, and cloaked in a chili garlic spice blend that brings the heat. Perfect for this recipe.
 
Note: for the spicy tuna- start with these ratios and adjust if you want a creamier consistency.