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Crispy Sushi Rice & Tuna @ Firefly

Crispy Sushi Rice & Spicy Tuna Bites

Crunchy rice with sushi-grade spicy tuna to transport you to the beach!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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