Crispy Bacon & Unagi Recipe
Spicy tuna, pickled onion, crispy bacon, avocado, sweet tamari, sesame seeds, umami mayo
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Spicy Tuna Mixture
Toppings
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse and Cook Rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice and water. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions.
- 2
Season Rice
In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt over low heat until sugar dissolves. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently mix in the vinegar mixture. Let it cool to room temperature.
Make Spicy Tuna Mixture
- 3
Prepare Tuna
Dice the sushi-grade tuna into small cubes. In a bowl, combine the diced tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Mix well until evenly combined.
Prepare Toppings
Assemble Dish
- 6
Create Sushi Roll
On a bamboo sushi mat, spread a layer of sushi rice evenly. Place a line of the spicy tuna mixture in the center, followed by crispy bacon, pickled onion, and avocado slices.
- 7
Roll and Cut
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, tucking it in tightly. Once rolled, slice into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle with sweet tamari and top with sesame seeds and umami mayo.