Insane Tuna Roll Recipe
Chopped fresh tuna, spice mayo & tempura flakes inside, topped with sliced tuna & avocado
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Tuna Filling
Assembly
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Place the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2
Cook the Rice
In a rice cooker or pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 3
Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice using a wooden spatula. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Prepare Tuna Filling
- 4
Chop the Tuna
Dice the fresh sushi-grade tuna into small cubes.
- 5
Make Spice Mayo
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce. Adjust the spiciness to your preference.
- 6
Mix Tuna with Mayo
Add the chopped tuna to the spice mayo and mix until well combined. Stir in tempura flakes gently.
Assemble the Rolls
- 7
Lay Nori on Bamboo Mat
Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
- 8
Spread Sushi Rice
With wet hands, take a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.
- 9
Add Tuna Filling
Spoon the tuna filling along the bottom edge of the rice-covered nori.
- 10
Roll the Sushi
Begin rolling the mat away from you, applying light pressure to keep the roll tight. Roll until you reach the exposed edge of the nori. Use a little water to seal the edge.
- 11
Slice the Roll
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for clean slices.
- 12
Top with Tuna and Avocado
Thinly slice the additional fresh tuna and avocado. Arrange them beautifully on top of each sushi piece.
- 13
Serve
Serve with soy sauce and wasabi on the side.
