COURSE:
Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Crispy Sushi Rice with Spicy Tuna: A Bold, Textural Twist on Sushi
Take your sushi game to the next level with Crispy Sushi Rice topped with Spicy Tuna, a dish that combines bold flavours and satisfying textures. This modern twist on traditional sushi features perfectly seasoned rice, crisped to golden perfection, and paired with a spicy tuna mix that brings a kick of heat and flavour. It’s the perfect blend of crispy and creamy, making for a unique and exciting appetiser or light meal.
Using your Instant Pot, you can easily cook sushi rice to perfection, ensuring it’s sticky yet firm. Once shaped into small patties, the rice is fried until golden and crispy, creating a delightful contrast to the smooth, spicy tuna topping. The spicy tuna, made with fresh tuna, spicy mayo, and a hint of soy sauce, adds a flavourful punch that complements the crispy rice beautifully.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sushi-inspired dish with a twist, Crispy Sushi Rice with Spicy Tuna offers a restaurant-quality experience at home. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or a drizzle of extra spicy mayo for a stunning and delicious presentation that will impress your guests.
Crispy Sushi Rice with Spicy Tuna
Product:
Instant Pot with Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 115g sushi rice
Rice seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 22.5 ml rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
For the spicy Tuna
- 150g tuna
- 1½ tbsp Chopped chives
- 1½ tsp sesame oil (½ for sauce and 1 for brushing)
- 2 Tbsp Mayo
- ½ Tbsp Sriracha
- 1 Lime, juices
- 1 Avocado
Instructions
- Place the sushi rice into a sieve, then submerge the sieve in a bowl of cold water. Gently agitate the water to rinse the rice, then lift the sieve, drain off the water and repeat this step until the water runs clear. Then leave the rice to drain for 5 minutes.
- Combine the rice seasoning in a bowl, and microwave in 30 second bursts until the sugar has dissolved, then allow to cool.
- Add the drained rice into the Instant Pot and cover with water. Secure the lid, and select Pressure Cook for 1 minute. Once finished, allow the pressure to release naturally for 17 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Transfer the rice to a large container or tray, and gently spread the rice out with a silicone spatula. Do not press down too hard on the rice as it can make it mushy.
- Slowly pour the rice vinegar seasoning over the rice, then gently mix togeher presisng into an even layer, and then place in the fridge to cool completely. Once cooled, slice your sushi rice into even rectangles.
- Next, prepare the spicy tuna mixture. Begin by chopping up the tuna into small pieces and add to a bowl with the chopped chives, ½ teaspoon of sesame oil, mayonnais, sriracha sauce, and lime juice. Then add the chopped avocado to the mixture and gently fold it in.
- Brush the remaining sesame oil on the rice rectangles and grill them at 205°C for 20 minutes. Once crispy and golden brown, set them aside to cool.
- Once cooled, top each rice rectangle with the prepared spicy tuna mixture, distributing it evenly. Garnish with additional chives, if needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Crispy Sushi Rice with Spicy Tuna
COURSE:
Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Product:
Instant Pot with Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 115g sushi rice
Rice seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 22.5 ml rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
For the spicy Tuna
- 150g tuna
- 1½ tbsp Chopped chives
- 1½ tsp sesame oil (½ for sauce and 1 for brushing)
- 2 Tbsp Mayo
- ½ Tbsp Sriracha
- 1 Lime, juices
- 1 Avocado
Instructions
- Place the sushi rice into a sieve, then submerge the sieve in a bowl of cold water. Gently agitate the water to rinse the rice, then lift the sieve, drain off the water and repeat this step until the water runs clear. Then leave the rice to drain for 5 minutes.
- Combine the rice seasoning in a bowl, and microwave in 30 second bursts until the sugar has dissolved, then allow to cool.
- Add the drained rice into the Instant Pot and cover with water. Secure the lid, and select Pressure Cook for 1 minute. Once finished, allow the pressure to release naturally for 17 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Transfer the rice to a large container or tray, and gently spread the rice out with a silicone spatula. Do not press down too hard on the rice as it can make it mushy.
- Slowly pour the rice vinegar seasoning over the rice, then gently mix togeher presisng into an even layer, and then place in the fridge to cool completely. Once cooled, slice your sushi rice into even rectangles.
- Next, prepare the spicy tuna mixture. Begin by chopping up the tuna into small pieces and add to a bowl with the chopped chives, ½ teaspoon of sesame oil, mayonnais, sriracha sauce, and lime juice. Then add the chopped avocado to the mixture and gently fold it in.
- Brush the remaining sesame oil on the rice rectangles and grill them at 205°C for 20 minutes. Once crispy and golden brown, set them aside to cool.
- Once cooled, top each rice rectangle with the prepared spicy tuna mixture, distributing it evenly. Garnish with additional chives, if needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Crispy Sushi Rice with Spicy Tuna: A Bold, Textural Twist on Sushi
Take your sushi game to the next level with Crispy Sushi Rice topped with Spicy Tuna, a dish that combines bold flavours and satisfying textures. This modern twist on traditional sushi features perfectly seasoned rice, crisped to golden perfection, and paired with a spicy tuna mix that brings a kick of heat and flavour. It’s the perfect blend of crispy and creamy, making for a unique and exciting appetiser or light meal.
Using your Instant Pot, you can easily cook sushi rice to perfection, ensuring it’s sticky yet firm. Once shaped into small patties, the rice is fried until golden and crispy, creating a delightful contrast to the smooth, spicy tuna topping. The spicy tuna, made with fresh tuna, spicy mayo, and a hint of soy sauce, adds a flavourful punch that complements the crispy rice beautifully.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sushi-inspired dish with a twist, Crispy Sushi Rice with Spicy Tuna offers a restaurant-quality experience at home. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or a drizzle of extra spicy mayo for a stunning and delicious presentation that will impress your guests.
