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Viral Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Sandwich

Golden crispy rice layers sandwiching creamy spicy tuna for a bold, sushi-inspired viral recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crispy Rice
  • 3 cups cooked sushi rice cooled
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil for frying
Spicy Tuna
  • 8 oz sushi-grade tuna finely diced
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Season cooked rice with vinegar mixture.
  2. Press into pan and chill 30 minutes.
  3. Cut into squares.
  4. Pan fry until golden and crispy.
  5. Mix tuna with sauce ingredients.
  6. Assemble sandwich with tuna between rice layers.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use sushi-grade tuna and consume within 24 hours for best freshness.