Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bowl

Name: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bowl
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 cups dry sushi rice (short-grain white rice), cooked, cooled; 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar; 1 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna, finely diced; 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce; 1/4 cup Japanese mayo (or regular mayo); 2 tsp soy sauce; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/4 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable); 2 small Persian cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 small ripe avocado, sliced; 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1/2 tsp salt

Sushi-grade tuna tossed in a spicy sriracha-sesame sauce served over golden pan-crisped rice cakes, topped with cucumber, avocado, and sesame seeds. Plan ahead: the rice needs to chill for at least 2 hours before frying.

50 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

JapaneseLunchStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups dry sushi rice (short-grain white rice), cooked, cooled
2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
1 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna, finely diced
2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce
1/4 cup Japanese mayo (or regular mayo)
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
2 small Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
2 small ripe avocado, sliced
2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Season 2 cups dry dry sushi rice (short-grain white rice) (cooked) with 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar and stir gently to combine. Spread evenly into a parchment-lined 8x8-inch baking dish to about 1-inch depth. Press firmly, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight until cold and firm.
2

Remove chilled rice from the dish and cut into rectangles about 2 x 1 inches. Season lightly with 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Heat 1/4 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable) in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry rice rectangles until deeply golden and crispy on the bottom, about 3 minutes, then carefully flip and crisp the other side, 2 more minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
4

In a bowl, gently combine 1 lb finely diced sushi-grade ahi tuna with 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce, 1/4 cup Japanese mayo (or regular mayo), 2 tsp soy sauce, and 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. Taste and adjust heat. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
5

To assemble each bowl: arrange crispy rice pieces over a bed of 2 small thinly sliced Persian cucumber. Spoon the spicy tuna mixture on top of each rice piece or alongside. Add 2 small sliced ripe avocado slices.
6

Garnish with 2 stalks thinly sliced green onions and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bowl?

As written, 50 minutes: 30 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What equipment do I need for Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bowl?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a cast-iron skillet (step 3) and parchment paper (step 1). If you do not have one, a heavy stainless skillet replaces the cast iron; preheat it a little longer.

What can I use instead of rice vinegar in Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bowl?

The entry for Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bowl calls for 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar. In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

Is Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bowl spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bowl comes from 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the sriracha and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bowl contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame oil and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy, fish and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Which part of Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bowl can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 1. Step 1 is a built-in pause of overnight, or about 8 hours: "Press firmly, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight until cold and firm." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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