8 Piece Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll Recipe
Spicy tuna and crunchies top with avocado and fresh tuna and spicy mayo. Inside out roll.
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Spicy Tuna Filling
Roll Assembly
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 sushi rice and 1.25 cups of water. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions.
- 2
Season Rice
Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl until dissolved. Pour this mixture over the warm rice and gently fold with a wooden spatula until the rice is seasoned. Let it cool to room temperature.
Make Spicy Tuna Filling
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the diced fresh tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, chopped green onions, and sesame oil. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Roll Assembly
- 4
Prepare Nori and Rice
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and lay a sheet of nori on top, shiny side down. With wet hands, take about 1/2 cup of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.
- 5
- 6
Roll the Sushi
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top of the roll and press gently. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 8 equal pieces. Drizzle with spicy mayo and serve immediately.
