Tempura Spicy Tuna Roll

Elevate your sushi night with this Tempura Spicy Tuna Roll recipe! Combining the bold heat of sriracha-spiked tuna with the satisfying crunch of golden tempura batter, these rolls offer a thrilling fusion of textures and flavors that's sure to impress. Perfectly seasoned sushi rice creates the base, while a sprinkling of sesame seeds adds nutty depth to the dish. Fried to crispy perfection, these rolls are as stunning to look at as they are delicious to eat. Serve them alongside wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce for a restaurant-worthy experience at home. Perfect for sushi lovers and adventurous home cooks, this recipe transforms traditional sushi into a crispy, crave-worthy delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 pieces Nori sheets
• 0.5 pound Fresh tuna
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 cup Tempura batter mix
• 0.75 cup Cold water
• 2 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger
• 2 pieces Green onions

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Place the rice and 2.5 cups of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold the vinegar mixture into the warm rice. Allow rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Dice the fresh tuna into small cubes. In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and finely chopped green onions. Mix well and set aside.

Step 4

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and place a sheet of plastic wrap on top. Place a nori sheet on the plastic wrap with the shiny side down. Spread about 1/2 cup of cooled rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 5

Flip the nori and rice over so the rice is facing down. Place 1/4 of the spicy tuna mixture across the center of the nori. Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat, pressing down to secure the roll.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine tempura batter mix with cold water. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Dip each prepared sushi roll in the tempura batter, ensuring completely covered. Carefully place the roll in the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the rolls and drain on a paper towel.

Step 8

Slice each roll into 6-8 pieces with a sharp knife, wiping the blade with a damp towel between cuts to ensure clean slices.

Step 9

Serve tempura spicy tuna rolls with wasabi, pickled ginger, and additional soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2316.1 grams (2316.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5809

Total Fat 465.30g	597%
Saturated Fat 66.90g	335%
Polyunsaturated Fat 273.00g
Cholesterol 116mg	39%
Sodium 5498mg	239%
Total Carbohydrate 335.90g	122%
Dietary Fiber 12.40g	44%
Total Sugars 31.90g
Protein 88.10g	176%

Vitamin D 515IU	2574%
Calcium 208mg	16%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 2023mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.2%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 22.8%