Crunchy fried sushi rice with creamy avocado, spicy tuna, cucumber and sesame-ginger dressing for a sushi-inspired main.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crispy rice
01 - 2 cups cooked sushi rice, cooled
02 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
→ Spicy tuna
06 - 7 oz sashimi-grade tuna, finely diced
07 - 2 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie)
08 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or other chili sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
11 - 1 green onion, thinly sliced
→ Salad
12 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
13 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
14 - 1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced
15 - 1/4 cup shelled edamame (optional)
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or shiso (optional)
→ Dressing
18 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
19 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
20 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
21 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
22 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
23 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine cooled sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar and salt; press the mixture evenly into a 1-inch-thick slab on parchment and refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm.
02 - Transfer chilled rice to a cutting board, slice into small squares or rectangles, then heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and fry rice pieces until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side; drain briefly on paper towels and cool slightly.
03 - In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce and sesame oil; gently fold in diced tuna and sliced green onion to coat evenly and keep chilled until assembly.
04 - In a separate bowl toss avocado, cucumber, radishes, edamame (if using) and chopped cilantro or shiso; hold refrigerated to preserve texture.
05 - Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey (or agave), grated ginger and toasted sesame oil until emulsified; taste and adjust acidity or sweetness as needed.
06 - Arrange crisped rice pieces on individual plates, top each with a portion of spicy tuna, surround with the salad mixture, drizzle dressing over the salad and tuna, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.
07 - Offer sliced nori, pickled ginger or extra lime wedges alongside for added contrast and to taste.
