How to Make the Perfect Spicy Tuna Sushi Rolls

Japanese · Medium · 35 minutes min · 4 servings

gluten-free

Delicious homemade sushi rolls with spicy tuna and fresh vegetables wrapped in nori.

Why this recipe works

This Spicy Tuna Sushi Rolls recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 35 minutes minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 360 calories with 18g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.

What you will need

This recipe uses 15 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:

250 g sushi-grade tuna
2 cups sushi rice
4 sheets nori
1 tablespoon sriracha
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
1 cucumber sliced
1 avocado sliced
1 carrot sliced
1 tablespoon wasabi
1 tablespoon pickled ginger
2 tablespoons green onions

Step by step instructions

Step 1: Prepare sushi rice

Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions.

Step 2: Make spicy tuna filling

In a bowl, mix diced tuna with sriracha, mayonnaise, and salt until well combined.

Step 3: Season rice

Once cooked, stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while the rice is still warm.

Step 4: Prepare nori

Lay a sushi mat on a flat surface. Place a sheet of nori on the mat.

Step 5: Assemble sushi rolls

Spread a thin layer of rice on the nori, leaving an edge. Add spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, and carrot. Roll tightly.

Step 6: Slice and serve

Cut rolls into bite-sized pieces and serve with wasabi and pickled ginger.

Easy substitutions

Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:

sushi-grade tuna → salmon
sriracha → spicy mayo
sushi rice → brown rice

Common mistakes to avoid

Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:

Not using sushi-grade fish can lead to food safety issues.
Overfilling the rolls makes them difficult to cut.
Forgetting to wet your knife between cuts can result in ragged edges.

Nutrition facts

Per serving: 360 calories, 18g protein, 58g carbs, 8g fat, 4g fiber.

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