Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Tuna with spices The crunchy texture of fried rice patties and the spicy kick of the tuna mixture come together in crispy rice. It's a tasty mix of Japanese and American flavors that would be great as a snack or appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sushi rice
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces sushi-grade tuna
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

Cook sushi rice according to package instructions

In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt

Heat until sugar and salt dissolve

Pour over cooked rice and mix well

Let it cool

In a bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey until well combined

Fold in diced avocado and chopped green onions

Form small patties with the seasoned rice and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat

Fry rice patties until crispy and golden brown on both sides

Top each crispy rice patty with a spoonful of spicy tuna mixture

Serve immediately and enjoy!