Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups sushi rice, cooked
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• Neutral oil, for frying
• 8 oz sashimi-grade ahi tuna, finely diced
• 2 tbsp Kewpie mayo
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
• Sesame seeds and scallions, to garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the sushi rice and season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while still warm.

2. 2

   Press the rice into a parchment-lined dish about ½-inch thick and chill for at least 2 hours until firm.

3. 3

   Cut the chilled rice into 12 squares.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the rice squares for about 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

5. 5

   Mix the diced tuna with Kewpie mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

6. 6

   Top each crispy rice square with a slice of avocado.

7. 7

   Spoon the spicy tuna mixture on top of the avocado.

8. 8

   Garnish with jalapeño slices, sesame seeds, and scallions, then serve immediately.