Spicy Tuna Rolls

Spicy Tuna Rolls photo
Makes 4-5 sushi rolls (20-25 pieces)
MarisaMarisa Baggett

Spicy Tuna is an American sushi staple. For a light lunch, have this roll with a simple salad tossed in Asian style vinaigrette topped with a few wasabi pea “croutons”.

ingredients

  • For the Spicy tuna mix
  • 1/2 lb sashimi grade tuna, minced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon scallions, finely cut
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon mayo
  • 1/4 teaspoon Japanese 7 spice powder, or cayenne pepper
  • orange zest, about 1/2 teaspoon
  • For the rolls
  • 4-5 sheets of nori (4in x 7in)
  • 3-3 1/2 cup prepared basic sushi rice
  • 4-5 cucumber sticks, French fry sized
  • 4-5 avocado wedges, about 1/4 inch thick

directions

  • 1

    To assemble each roll, begin by spreading about 3/4 cup sushi rice vertically on nori using the thick sushi roll technique. In the center of each the rice, place 1 cucumber stick, 1 wedge of avocado and 3 Tbsp of the spicy tuna mix.

  • 2

    Roll according to the method for rolling thick rolls. Let roll rest seam side down for 2 minutes before cutting into 5 pieces.

  • 3

    Repeat until all spicy tuna mixture has been used.

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