Making a Spicy Tuna Sushi Burger with Avocado and Sriracha on a Sushi Rice Bun is much easier than you think!
Spicy Tuna Sushi Burger
If you're looking for the perfect summer-time food then this Spicy Tuna and Avocado Sushi Burger is for you! Made with leftover sushi rice and topped with avocado, spicy tuna, sriracha, eel sauce, kewpie mayo, cilantro and crispy fried garlic, this fresh spin requires barely any cooking which makes it perfect for the hot days of summer.
So how did I come up with this (barely) no-cook sandie? Well after an excruciating run on the beach for thirty minutes followed by a thirty minute slug crawl back to my house, I was dying. It's about 100 degrees out in Florida right now so as you could imagine, I was drenched. I'm not sure if it's my lack of exercise for the last 6 years or what, but after every time I do anything physical and sweaty, my face stays burning red for about two hours. And what's worse than having a burning red face? Having a burning red face while you're trying to develop recipes over a hot ass oven!
So BOOM! How could I make a delicious sandwich without being hotter than I already was? A quick little jump on the sushi burger bandwagon and this tasty baby was born. If you follow me on instagram, simply click my avatar for the next 24 hours and watch me make it while Jeremy (ya know, my hottie surfer boyfriend that I love so much) taste test it after a 3 hour surf session.
How to make a Bun out of Sushi Rice
Making a bun out of sushi rice is easy! All you need is leftover sushi rice and two small bowls.
First, spray two little bowls with nonstick spray and pack leftover sticky sushi rice into them. Next, Wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours so they they solidify. Lastly, gently remove the compacted sushi buns from the bowls and stuff them with whatever fillings you desire!
Recipe: Spicy Tuna Sushi Burger
Recipe
Spicy Tuna Sushi Burger
Ingredients
For the Sushi Rice Bun:
- ½ leftover cup sushi rice prepared with 1 teaspoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
- Two small similar sized bowls
- Nonstick spray
For the Spicy Tuna:
- * ¼ lb raw ahi tuna
- * 1 teaspoon kewpie mayo
- * ¼ teaspoon sriracha
- * ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- * A few dashes of soy sauce
Toppings:
- * ¼ avocado sliced
- * ¼ teaspoon kewpie mayo
- * ¼ teaspoon sriracha
- * ¼ teaspoon eel sauce
- * ½ tablespoon cilantro chopped
- * ½ tablespoon crispy fried garlic
Instructions
Assembling the Sushi Rice Bun
- Prepare sushi rice according to the directions on the bag and then add about 1 teaspoon of seasoned rice wine vinegar per cup of rice - this is what will give it the sticky texture and will help the rice patties stay together.
- Find two small bowls and spray them with nonstick spray.
- Take two small handfuls (about ¼ lb each) of the sushi rice and pack them into the bowl, wrap in cling wrap and put in the fridge for at least two hours and up to 48 hours. Remove from fridge and gently slide out when ready to use.
Assembling the Spicy Tuna
- Roughly chop ahi tuna into small chunks and place in a bowl. Add kewpie mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and soy sauce and stir. Set aside.
Assembling the Sushi Burger
- Gently remove one-half of the sushi bun out of the bowl and lay avocado on top.
- Add the spicy tuna mixture and add a drizzle of sriracha, kewpie mayo, and eel sauce.
- Top with cilantro and the other half of the sushi bun and sprinkle with the crispy fried garlic.
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