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Crispy Sushi Rice & Spicy Tuna Bites
Crunchy rice with sushi-grade spicy tuna to transport you to the beach!
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Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
Course
Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine
Carribbean, Coastal
Servings
16
bites
Calories
136
kcal
Ingredients
2
c
Cooked Sushi Rice
see link for recipe in post
1/2
c
flour
or corn starch
4
c
Canola or Coconut Oil
1/2
lb
Sushi-Grade Ahi Tuna
small diced
2
T
Sriracha Sauce
2
T
Soy Sauce
2
T
Cilantro
chopped
1
Avocado
smashed
1
T
lime juice
1/2
t
salt
Black Sesame Seeds
for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Shape 2 tablespoons of sushi rice into a small rectangle, toss with flour and repeat with remaining rice.
Heat oil in a small pot to 400F.
Fry rice bites 2-3 at a time until crispy. Do not over fry, or they will become soggy.
Combine tuna, Sriracha, soy sauce and chopped cilantro- stirring well to combine.
Add lime juice and salt to smashed avocado and set aside.
To assemble the dish, spread 1/2 T avocado on each rice bite and top with 1 T spicy tuna.
Garnish with black sesame seeds.
Keyword
rice, spicy tuna, sushi