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Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll

This recipe for Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll features spicy canned tuna, avocado and cucumber rolled in seaweed with sushi rice.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 467kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

Spicy tuna:

  • 1 can tuna well drained
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoon sriracha chili sauce to your taste
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili pepper powder) optional
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Sushi rice:

  • 1 C short-grain sushi rice washed
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Other:

  • 3 seaweed nori sheets
  • white sesame seeds
  • black sesame seeds
  • ½ cucumber cut into long sticks
  • 1 avocado sliced

Instructions

Prepare the spicy tuna filling:

  • In a bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, and add in mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, gochugaru chili powder, chopped green onion and sesame oil.
  • Give it a good mix and set aside.

Prepare the sushi rice:

  • Wash the short-grained sushi rice until the water runs clear.
  • Place washed rice into a rice cooker and cover with enough water.
  • Cook the rice according to your rice cooker manufacturer's instructions.

Prepare the rice seasoning:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar and sugar and bring to a simmer.
  • Give the mixture a stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Gradually pour the rice seasoning mixture over top of the rice and use a rice paddle to "cut" it through the rice, until thoroughly combined.

Assemble:

  • Use plastic wrap to wrap the bamboo sushi mat.
  • On a clean work surface, place the bamboo sushi mat along with a piece of nori seaweed shiny side down.
  • Take a portion of rice and flatten it onto the surface of the seaweed, leaving space on the top and bottom edges.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly on the rice.
  • Flip the seaweed sheet so the rice faces downward.
  • Add in about ⅓rd of the spicy tuna mixture, a few slices of cucumber and avocado.
  • Tightly roll up the seaweed, using the bamboo mat to shape it into a round log.
  • Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the sushi roll (into pieces about ¾" - 1" in size), dipping the knife in water in between cuts. (Trim off the edges for cleaner sushi rolls).
  • Assemble onto a plate and serve with wasabi, ginger and soy sauce, if desired.

Notes

Yields 3 full sushi rolls, which can be cut into 8-10 pieces per roll.

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1148IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg