Ahi Tuna Sushi Stack
This Ahi Tuna Sushi Stack is a modern twist on traditional sushi, featuring layers of sushi rice, ahi tuna, and creamy avocado all elegantly stacked into a tower. Each bite offers a gorgeous combination of flavors and textures!
Ingredients
Sushi Rice
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey or granulated sugar
Spicy Tuna
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 small tuna steaks
Assembly
- 1 avocado, mashed
- spicy mayo
- fried wontons or tortilla chips
- Furikake Japanese Multi-Purpose Seasoning
Instructions
Sushi Rice
- Add rice to a bowl and cover with water. Let sit for 1-2 minutes then strain to remove the starch from the rice. Keep rinsing until the water runs clear and is no longer cloudy.
- Add rice and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 16 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Immediately transfer the rice to a sheet tray.Sprinkle vinegar and sugar over the rice and toss to coat the rice in the seasoning.Allow the rice to cool before handling.
Ahi Tuna
- Meanwhile cook the tuna. Heat a large skillet over high heat with oil.When the pan is smoking add in the tuna steaks and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until each side has a nice golden brown crust on it.
- Transfer to a cutting board and allow it to rest for a few minutes then cut into bite size pieces.
- Toss the cubed tuna in 3 tbsp spicy mayo.
Assemble
- Layer some sushi rice on a plate and form into a mound. You could also use a greased cup to help form a nice circle.Top the rice with the mashed avocado, then some of the spicy tuna. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and Furikake seasoning.
- Serve immediately with fried wontons or chips! Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 834kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 48gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 991mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3858IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 4mg