Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Weigh out the sushi rice using a scale.
  2. 2Rinse the sushi rice under water, straining it up to 7 times until the water runs clear.
  3. 3Place the rinsed rice in a pot and cook for 13 minutes with the lid on, then let it cool down for 10 minutes.
  4. 4Measure out sugar and salt into a bowl.
  5. 5Add rice vinegar to the sugar and salt mixture.
  6. 6Mix the rice with the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt mixture.
  7. 7Spread the seasoned rice evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  8. 8Cover the rice and refrigerate it overnight.
  9. 9Remove the rice from the fridge and slice it into rectangular pieces.
  10. 10Fry the sliced rice pieces in a pan with oil until they are golden and crispy.
  11. 11Slice sashimi grade tuna into thin strips.
  12. 12Dice the tuna strips into small cubes.
  13. 13Peel ginger and grate it directly into the diced tuna.
  14. 14Slice spring onions.
  15. 15Add the sliced spring onions to the tuna.
  16. 16Drizzle sesame oil over the tuna mixture.
  17. 17Add Sriracha sauce to the tuna mixture.
  18. 18Add a generous amount of Kewpie mayonnaise to the tuna mixture.
  19. 19Mix all the ingredients for the tuna topping together until well combined.
  20. 20Top the crispy rice pieces with the spicy tuna mixture.
  21. 21Garnish with sesame seeds and microgreens.

Ingredients

  • 400 grams Sushi rice
  • Water
  • 40 grams Sugar
  • White rice vinegar
  • 4 grams Salt
  • Sashimi grade tuna
  • Ginger
  • Spring onion
  • Sesame oil
  • Sriracha
  • Kewpie mayonnaise
  • Sesame seeds
  • Microgreens

Equipment

BowlScaleStrainerPot with lidBaking trayParchment paperAluminium foilKnifePanGraterSpoon

Tips

  • Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear to prevent a starchy paste.
  • Let the rice rest overnight in the fridge after seasoning and shaping for best results.
  • Fry rice until golden and crispy.
  • Season the tuna with a lot of Kewpie mayonnaise for a silky and slightly addictive texture.
  • Top the fried rice like royalty with tuna mix, sesame, and microgreens to make it look like Nobu for less than Yoube eat costs