Preparation Time : 20 minutes
Cooking Time : 0 Minutes
Total Time : 20 Minutes
Servings : 4 Rolls
Introduction
Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll-Ups with Avocado and Cucumber is a perfect dish that brings the classic sushi bar to your kitchen! These bite-sized delicacies feature the raw allure of sushi in a no-cook, easy-to-prepare recipe. The blend of spicy tuna with the creaminess of avocado and the crunch of cucumber rolled into a bite-sized treat is indeed an explosion of flavors.
Why make this recipe?
Making your sushi at home allows you to control the freshness and quality of your ingredients, and roll them just the way you love! It’s an excellent choice for a light meal or appetizer and quite a crowd-pleaser at gatherings.
How to make Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll-Ups with Avocado and Cucumber
Ingredients:
1 cup sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar
4 nori sheets
1 can of tuna, drained (5 oz)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
1 avocado, sliced
1 cucumber, julienned
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi, for serving
Directions:
Mix the drained tuna with mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce in a small bowl.
Spread about 1/4 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori sheet, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
Line up few slices of avocado, cucumber sticks, and the spicy tuna mixture across the rice.
Roll the nori over the filling using a bamboo sushi mat and press lightly to seal it.
Repeat this step with the remaining ingredients.
Cut each roll into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if you’d like.
Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
How to serve Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll-Ups with Avocado and Cucumber
The sushi roll-ups make a mouth-watering appetizer or a light dinner. Serve them right away with soy sauce for dipping and optional wasabi and pickled ginger.
How to store Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll-Ups with Avocado and Cucumber
Store leftover sushi roll-ups in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best eaten within a day.
Tips to make Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll-Ups with Avocado and Cucumber
Always wet your knife before cutting the sushi rolls to prevent the rice from sticking to the blade.
You can adjust the amount of Sriracha sauce based on your liking for spiciness.
Take time to press and roll gently to ensure that the roll is firm and holds well together.
Variation
You can use other types of fish or even crab instead of tuna to switch up the flavor.
FAQs
Q. Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes, you can replace the tuna with vegetables like bell peppers and carrots.
Q. Is there an alternative to mayo in the recipe?
Yoghurt can be a healthier alternative to mayo.
Q. Does sushi rice and normal rice taste different?
Yes, sushi rice is stickier and has a slightly sweeter taste because it is seasoned with vinegar.