Spicy Tuna Roll Recipe

inspired by

@mambosushi

Sep 25 2025

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45m

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Serves 2

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Recipe information

Make Spicy Tuna Roll in just 45m. Spicy tuna topped with spicy mayo

Prepare Sushi Rice

1. Rinse Rice

Place sushi rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.

2. Cook Rice

In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed sushi rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Season Rice

Once cooked, remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Stir this mixture into the rice gently, and let cool to room temperature.

Prepare Spicy Tuna Filling

4. Chop Tuna

Dice sushi-grade tuna into small cubes and place it in a mixing bowl.

5. Mix Ingredients

To the bowl of tuna, add mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, chopped green onions, and sesame oil. Mix until well combined.

Prepare Spicy Mayo Topping

6. Combine Mayo and Sriracha

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and sriracha sauce until well combined. Set aside.

Assemble Sushi Rolls

7. Lay Out Nori

On a bamboo sushi mat, lay out a sheet of nori, shiny side down.

8. Add Sushi Rice

Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then 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

Place a line of the spicy tuna filling across the center of the rice-covered nori.

10. Roll Sushi

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

11. Slice Rolls

Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for clean slices.

Serve

12. Plate the Rolls

Arrange the sliced sushi rolls on a serving plate. Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

13. Add Garnishes

Serve with pickled ginger and wasabi on the side.