Jul 17 2026

Lover’s Roll Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Spicy tuna and crunch with tuna on top

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Ingredients

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Sushi Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sushi Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly and season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.

  2. 2

    Make Spicy Tuna Mixture

    In a bowl, combine the diced fresh tuna with spicy mayo. Adjust the amount of spicy mayo based on your spice preference.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Nori

    Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat with the shiny side facing down.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Roll

    Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top. Add a line of the spicy tuna mixture, cucumber, and avocado slices in the center.

  5. 5

    Add Crunch

    Sprinkle tempura flakes over the filling.

  6. 6

    Roll It Up

    Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to keep it tight. Seal the edge with a bit of water.

  7. 7

    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.

  8. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Top the slices with additional spicy tuna mixture if desired. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

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