🌶️ Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna – Viral Fusion Appetizer Recipe
🌶️ Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna – Viral Fusion Appetizer Recipe
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Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna is a trending appetizer that has taken over social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Known for its satisfying crunch and bold flavor, this dish combines the elegance of Japanese sushi with the bold, spicy flair loved in modern fusion cuisine. Easy to prepare and visually impressive, it’s perfect for dinner parties or gourmet snacking.
🍚 Ingredients
🔸 For the Crispy Rice:
sushi rice, rice vinegar, frying oil, salt, sugar
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1 cup sushi rice
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1¼ cups water
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sugar
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½ tsp salt
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Neutral oil (canola or vegetable) for frying
🔸 For the Spicy Tuna:
tuna, Japanese mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil
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200 g sashimi-grade tuna, finely chopped
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2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie preferred)
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1 tbsp Sriracha or chili sauce (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp soy sauce
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½ tsp sesame oil
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Optional: chopped scallions, diced avocado, sesame seeds
🔸 Garnish:
jalapeño, chives, sesame, soy glaze
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Jalapeño slices or chives
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Optional: unagi sauce or soy reduction for drizzle
🍳 Instructions
Step 1 – Cook and Season the Rice
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Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Cook with measured water in a rice cooker or pot. Once cooked, mix in vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
Step 2 – Shape and Chill
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Spread the rice in a parchment-lined pan into a flat layer about 2–3 cm thick. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or freeze for 20 minutes until firm.
Step 3 – Fry the Rice
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Cut the cold rice into rectangles (4–5 cm wide). Heat oil in a pan and fry until golden on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 4 – Mix the Spicy Tuna
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In a bowl, combine finely chopped tuna with Japanese mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Optionally add scallions or avocado for texture.
Step 5 – Assemble the Dish
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Top each rice rectangle with a spoonful of spicy tuna. Garnish with jalapeño or chives. Add a drizzle of unagi sauce or soy reduction if desired.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Replace tuna with spicy mashed avocado or vegan “tuna” for a plant-based version.
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Use salmon instead of tuna for a different flavor.
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Make crispy rice ahead and store in an airtight container for 2 days.
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Ensure sauces used are gluten-free if needed.
🌐 Why It’s Trending
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This dish is part of a growing trend of Asian fusion recipes that are simple to recreate at home yet deliver restaurant-quality results. It’s both visually appealing and customizable, making it perfect for digital food culture.