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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Easy Home Cooking
This Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice is a restaurant-style appetizer you can make at home! Featuring golden, pan-fried sushi rice squares topped with creamy, spicy tuna and finished with sesame seeds and microgreens, these bite-sized treats are crispy, savory, and absolutely addictive.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sushi rice cooked & seasoned
  • 8 oz sushi-grade tuna finely diced
  • 2 Tbsp Japanese mayo Kewpie
  • 1 –2 tsp sriracha to taste
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp neutral oil for frying
  • Sesame seeds nori strips, microgreens for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Press Rice: After seasoning, press rice into an 8×8″ pan; chill 1+ hour.
  • Prep Tuna: Mix tuna, mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions; keep cold.
  • Fry Rice: Cut rice into 16 squares.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet; fry rice 3–4 min per side until golden. Drain.
  • Assemble: Top each square with a spoonful of spicy tuna.
  • Garnish and serve immediately.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/spicy-tuna-crispy-rice/

Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: You can press and chill the rice a day in advance. Just fry and assemble right before serving.
  • No Sushi-Grade Tuna? Substitute with cooked shrimp or canned tuna mixed with the same spicy sauce.
  • Extra Crunch: Sprinkle with tempura flakes for added texture.
  • Dipping Sauce: Serve with extra soy sauce or a drizzle of eel sauce for extra flavor.