Spicy Tuna Roll
A classic Japanese sushi roll featuring fresh tuna mixed with spicy mayo, wrapped in seasoned rice and nori. Perfectly balanced heat and umami in every bite.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
- 6 ounces sushi-grade ahi tuna
- 2 cups sushi rice (prepared)
- 2 sheets nori sheets
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon wasabi
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
- 1 tablespoon extra sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl to make spicy mayo. Set aside.
- 2
Dice the sushi-grade tuna into small cubes and fold into the spicy mayo with green onion until evenly coated.
- 3
Place a nori sheet shiny-side down on a bamboo sushi mat, with the long edge closest to you.
- 4
Spread 0.5 cup of sushi rice evenly across the nori, leaving a 0.5-inch border at the top.
- 5
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice and press lightly.
- 6
Place half the spicy tuna mixture in a line across the middle of the rice.
- 7
Using the mat, roll tightly toward the top edge, sealing the seam with a wet finger.
- 8
Slice the roll into 8 pieces using a sharp, wet knife with a single smooth motion per cut.
- 9
Repeat with remaining ingredients to make a second roll.
- 10
Arrange rolls on a plate with a small dish of soy sauce, pickled ginger, and extra sesame seeds on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- bamboo sushi mat
- sharp sushi knife
- small mixing bowl
- cutting board
- small spoon
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