![]() ![]() Place your spicy tuna mix next to it and a sushi bamboo mat next to the bowls. You are going to need a bowl of tepid water to dip your hands into it to prevent them from getting too sticky. While the rice is cooling you can set up your work station. Once the Japanese rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool to room temperature. This makes the texture of the rice stickier. You should also rinse the rice well under water, in a Japanese rice strainer preferably (like the one in the picture above), swishing it around with your fingers until the water runs clear. Just make sure you use short grain Japanese rice as it’s stickier than medium grain. Whether you’re using a rice cooker or prefer the stovetop method, it’s a breeze! If you’re cooking rice from scratch for your own spicy tuna maki, check out this post on how to make Japanese rice. Most sushi rice has a bit of vinegar added to it while cooling – however, I left it out to keep this spicy tuna roll an easy recipe to whip up using leftover rice and a few pantry staples. Nevertheless, it won’t take more than a little bit of trial and error before you’re rolling your very own homemade spicy tuna roll with the confidence of a sushi master. Too tight, and the fillings get squeezed out of the ends, or your delicate sheets of nori rip apart. ![]() ![]() Too loose, and the rolls are sloppy and won’t stick together. Rolling maki (sushi rolls) for the first time can be a bit of a challenge. The flavor of the this improvised spicy tuna roll was on point – just not raw. It was a Chopped moment for sure! And my mystery basket didn’t let me down. We had just started streaming Zoolander (for, like, the millionth time) and were craving sushi – but, alas, I had no sashimi grade tuna just lying around in the fridge.īut I did have rice, seaweed sheets and canned tuna. This poor man’s spicy tuna roll was born of late-night watching-a-movie-hunger. I really can’t get enough of the spicy-mayo laden tuna, wrapped in Japanese rice and delicate toasted nori (seaweed) sheets. Seriously, I’m automatically drawn to those words – almost like your name being printed in the middle of a full roster of names and somehow, magically seeing your own first.Ī very close second would be the spicy tuna roll. Negitoro is fatty tuna mixed with scallions, and is the first thing my eyes find when scanning any sushi menu. When it comes to ordering sushi rolls (or maki), I have two favorites. Take your time cutting up your sushi rolls! It's more of a sawing than a slicing.A kid friendly Poor Man’s Spicy Tuna Roll Recipe you can easily make with everyday pantry ingredients! Ready in 15 minutes from start to finish. Use a very sharp knife to slice, and do not press too hard with your knife.Luckily, once it's coated and fried, you can't see the little rip in the finished product You'll see in the video that I pressed too hard on roll #1, and there's a small tear. Don't press too hard, or your nori will split. Leave a little bit of un-riced seaweed on one end of your nori sheet, so you can seal the rolls.Get a nice, even layer of rice. Press that rice down well! It's an important part of the glue that holds your roll together.I like to keep a little bowl of water on my work surface, just for my fingertips. This helps keep the rice from sticking to your fingers and makes it easier to roll up your sushi. Really, there are just a few keys to making good, homemade sushi: If you're new to making sushi, I recommend that you watch the video, so you can see the technique for making sushi rolls at home. The rolls and the sriracha mayo are much easier to make than you'd think. This is another chance to raid the fridge and get creative! The ability to mix and match is one of the things I love about making sushi! Sushi rolling tips Below are instructions for making sriracha mayo, but you can also dip your sushi in: Truly raid your produce drawer and get creative! vegan cream cheese, green onion, cucumber strips, and avocado for a bagel roll.roasted sweet potato, sliced into strips, with green onion.If kale salad and avocado isn't your dream combo, feel free to mix things up! Here are some of my favorite sushi stuffers: You could really make a whole meal of these babies. These rolls are stuffed with toasted sesame kale salad and creamy avocado, then rolled in sriracha mayo and panko breadcrumbs and air fried. I use white rice to make these rolls, but you can use white, brown, or a mix to make your own favorite version of air fryer sushi rolls. ![]()
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