![]() Plus, it’s a lot cheaper to make than to eat the real thing – but just as good and satisfying.Īs the movie played on, we devoured the creamy, toasty and spicy tuna rolls with abandon. This poor man’s spicy tuna roll is a great way to introduce people, that might be a little squeamish about eating raw fish, to the wonderful flavors of sushi. I like mine with a dash of rice vinegar and chili oil for extra heat.Īnd because this is the poor man’s version, I’m using canned tuna instead of fresh tuna. What you decide to add to the sauce after is up to you. But there is one thing that remains the same in all the rolls I’ve had – the spicy sauce made with sriracha and mayonnaise. Some serve the tuna in one piece while others chop it up.There can also be crunchy tempura bits added to the roll or chopped scallions, or neither. So the answer to this question would be – it depends where you get it! I think there are many different recipes for spicy tuna roll as I’ve noticed the flavor varying slightly from restaurant to restaurant. ![]() Slice into bite size pieces and cut off the ends if you want the roll to look neater.Ĭongratulations, you just made spicy tuna rolls! Wet a sharp knife and slice the roll in half.Continue rolling until the mat comes off. Wet your fingers and lightly run them across the edge of the nori sheet.Keep rolling until there is a little nori sheet left. Roll it tight enough so the rice feels tight but no so tight that the tuna mixture spills out from the ends.Grab the bamboo from both ends of the side with the nori sheet and start rolling.Add a line of spicy tuna mix in the center of the rice and lightly spread it. ![]() Spread the rice using your fingers so it’s flat and covers about half of the sheet.Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, on the mat and spread about 1/4 cup to one side of the sheet.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. 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. ![]()
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