Spicy Tuna Roll Recipe
Fresh tuna with spicy mayo and cucumber, rolled in sushi rice.
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Spicy Tuna Filling
Vegetables and Wrapping
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 2.5 cups of water. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions or bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- 3
Season the Rice
In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Microwave for 30 seconds to dissolve. Once the rice is done, transfer to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Prepare Spicy Tuna Filling
- 4
Dice the Tuna
Cut the fresh tuna into small cubes.
- 5
Mix Filling
In a bowl, combine the diced tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and chopped scallions. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble the Rolls
- 6
Prepare the Nori
Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
- 7
Add Rice
Wet your hands and take about 1 cup of sushi rice. Spread the rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- 8
Add Filling
Place a line of the spicy tuna filling and a few julienned cucumber pieces across the center of the rice.
- 9
Roll It Up
Using the bamboo mat, carefully lift the edge of the mat and roll it over the filling tightly. Continue rolling until the entire roll is formed.
- 10
Seal the Roll
Moisten the top edge of the nori with a little water to seal the roll. Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 6-8 pieces.
- 11
Serve
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired, and serve with soy sauce on the side.
