Spicy Tuna Roll Recipe
Spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Sushi Rice
Spicy Tuna Filling
Vegetables
Other
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Place sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Rice
In a rice cooker or pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice and 1.25 cups of water. Cook according to rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
- 3
Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice using a wooden spatula. Allow the rice to 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 Dressing
In the bowl with the tuna, add mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, chopped green onions, and sesame oil. Mix well until the tuna is evenly coated.
Prepare Vegetables
Assemble the Rolls
- 8
Prepare Nori
Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
- 9
Add Rice
Wet your hands to prevent sticking. Take about 1/2 cup of sushi rice and evenly spread it over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- 10
- 11
Roll the Sushi
Starting from the end closest to you, roll the sushi away from you using the mat to help shape it into a tight roll. Press gently as you roll to keep the fillings in.
- 12
Cut the Roll
Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Clean the knife with a damp cloth between cuts.
