Spicy tuna crispy rice

Spicy tuna crispy rice

By Isabella Jang
20’ Prep time
20’ Cook time
40’ Total time
0 Calories
2 Serving

Summary

This is the easiest way to make spicy tuna crispy rice! using a waffle maker, transform seasoned sushi rice into a perfectly crispy base. top with a zesty mix of spicy tuna, avocado, and a drizzle of japanese mayo and homemade habanero sriracha sauce. garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for an extra kick. this take on spicy tuna crispy rice is fun and flavorful, perfect for an appetizer or a light meal.
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Step 1

Prepare the Homemade Habanero Sriracha: Add ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the hot sauce has thickened.
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Step 2

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Adjust the consistency with a little water if needed. Store in a jar in the fridge.
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Step 3

Make the Spicy Tuna: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, sriracha and Kewpie mayo. Mix well to coat the tuna evenly. Set aside in the fridge.
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Step 4

Make the rice: In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar and sugar until dissolved. Add the mixture to hot, cooked sushi rice and gently fold to combine. Let it cool slightly.
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Step 5

Cook the Crispy Rice: Preheat your mini waffle maker and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
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Step 6

Take a small amount of cooled sushi rice and form it into a patty that fits the size of your waffle maker.
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Step 7

Place the rice patty in the waffle maker and cook until crispy and golden brown, following the waffle maker's instructions. Repeat with the remaining rice.
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Step 8

Assemble the Dish: Place a crispy rice waffle on a serving plate. Top each rice waffle avocado slides, a spoonful of spicy tuna mixture and a drizzle of habanero sriracha. Garnish with scallions, toasted sesame seeds and more habanero.
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Step 9

Enjoy

Ingredient

  • Rice vinegar
    Rice vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Fish sauce
    Fish sauce
    3 tablespoons
  • White vinegar
    White vinegar
    0.5 cup
  • Garlic cloves
    Garlic cloves
    4
  • Cooked sushi rice
    Cooked sushi rice
    2 cups
  • Sugar
    Sugar
    1 tablespoon
  • Finely chopped green onions
    Finely chopped green onions
    1 tablespoon
  • Sushi-grade tuna
    Sushi-grade tuna
    8 oz
  • Kewpie mayo
    Kewpie mayo
    1 tablespoon
  • Homemade habanero hot sauce
    Homemade habanero hot sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Habanada peppers
    Habanada peppers
    8
  • Soy sauce
    Soy sauce
    15 teaspoons
  • Granulated sugar
    Granulated sugar
    0.5 cup
  • Water
    Water
    0.5 cup
  • Sesame oil
    Sesame oil
    1 teaspoon
  • Tomato paste
    Tomato paste
    4 tablespoons
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