Spicy Tuna Roll* Recipe
Cucumber | Avocado | Wasabi + Pickled Ginger
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Spicy Tuna Filling
Vegetables
Nori and Additional
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Rice
Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until fully cooked.
- 3
Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Once rice is cooked, transfer to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
Prepare Spicy Tuna Filling
- 4
Prepare Tuna
Finely chop the sushi-grade tuna and place it in a bowl.
- 5
Mix Filling
Add mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and chopped green onion to the tuna. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Rolls
- 6
Prepare Nori
Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat or clean surface.
- 7
Add Rice
Wet your hands and take a handful of sushi rice. Spread it evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- 8
- 9
Roll the Sushi
Lift the edge of the mat closest to you and roll it over the filling. Apply gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Continue rolling until you reach the border of the nori.
- 10
Seal the Roll
Dampen the edge of the nori with a little water to seal the roll. Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 6-8 pieces.
Serve
- 11
Plate the Sushi
Arrange the sliced rolls on a plate. Serve with wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce on the side.
