Spicy Tuna and Avocado Sushi Burger
A unique fusion of sushi and burger, featuring spicy tuna and avocado in a sushi rice bun.
Equipment
- Bowls
- Cling wrap
- Spray bottle
Ingredients
For the Sushi Rice Bun
- ½ cup leftover sushi rice
- ½ teaspoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
- cooking spray
For the Spicy Tuna
- ¼ pound raw ahi tuna
- 1 teaspoon Kewpie mayo
- ¼ teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sweet chili sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes soy sauce
Toppings
- ¼ avocado, sliced
- ¼ teaspoon Kewpie mayo
- ¼ teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- ¼ teaspoon eel sauce
- ½ tablespoon chopped cilantro
- ½ tablespoon garlic, crispy fried
Instructions
Assembling the Sushi Rice Bun
- Gather the ingredients.
- 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 to give it sticky texture.
- Find 2 small bowls and spray them with nonstick spray.
- Take 2 small handfuls (about ¼ pound each) of the sushi rice and pack them into the bowl, wrap in cling wrap and put in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from fridge and gently slide out when ready to use.
Assembling the Spicy Tuna
- Chop ahi tuna into small chunks and place in a bowl.
- Add kewpie mayo, Sriracha, sweet chili oil, 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burgerCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg
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