Fresh Tuna on Crispy Rice

One of my favorite parts about summer in the Hamptons is enjoying fresh fish. My son went on a fishing excursion off the coast of Montauk and brought home some beautiful cuts of yellowfin tuna. With tuna of this quality, I always insist on preparing is raw/sashimi style. This recipe for fresh tuna on crispy rice is so simple and allows for the tuna to remain the star while adding a few ingredients for layers of texture to the bring out it’s natural fresh flavor.

Discover the perfect balance of textures and flavors with our fresh tuna on crispy rice recipe. Featuring yellowfin tuna, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber and nutty sesame oil on golden, crunchy rice bites, this dish is ideal for sushi lovers and easy to make at home. Impress your guests with this stunning sushi appetizer or enjoy it as a light meal. Get the recipe and step-by-step instructions below.

Fresh Tuna on Crispy Rice Ingredients

• 1/2 pound fresh tuna, large dice

• 1 small cucumber, diced

• 1/2 avocado, diced

• 2 teaspoons fresh chives, diced

• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

• 2 teaspoons mirin

• 1-2 cups of rice (molded into small rounds and fried until crispy or cooked rice and simply add the tuna mixture over)

Fresh Tuna on Crispy Rice Instructions

• In a medium mixing bowl combine all ingredients except for the rice and toss

• Spoon the fresh tuna mixture over crispy rice rounds or over a bowl of cooked rice

• enjoy!