Chef savvy

Tuna Rice Stacks

These delectable Crispy Tuna Rice Stacks offer a twist on traditional sushi!

Rinse rice

01

Start by rinsing rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Add rinsed rice to a medium saucepan along with the water.

Cook rice

02

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam with the lid on for 10 minutes.

Season rice

03

 In a small bowl combine vinegar, honey and salt. Spread the sushi rice onto a baking sheet to cool. Add the vinegar seasoning to the rice and stir to coat the rice.

Refrigerate

04

Pack the rice into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Place in the fridge or freezer (to speed up the process) until it's hardened.

Sear tuna

05

Pat tuna filets dry then season with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat with oil. Add the tuna and cook for 2 minutes on each side.

Make spicy mayo

06

In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, sesame oil and sriracha, set aside.

Toss tuna in mayo

07

Transfer to a cutting board, then cut into bite size pieces. Toss the cubed tuna in with the spicy mayo and mix until combined, set aside.

Make crispy rice

08

Remove the rice from the fridge. Cut into bite size squares. Heat about an inch of oil in a large skillet. Once hot add in rice and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

Assemble

09

To assemble top each piece of crispy rice with spicy tuna, avocado, jalapeño and furikake seasoning.

Serve immediately with soy sauce for dipping and enjoy!