Looking to elevate your snack game? These Crispy Tuna and Avocado Rice Sliders are a fusion treat perfect for those who love sushi and crave something unique. Imagine a crispy rice “bun” holding creamy avocado and rich tuna, topped with a refreshing lime and green onion blend and drizzled with a wasabi soy sauce for an extra kick. This dish is sure to impress your taste buds and anyone you share it with!
Ingredients
Crispy Rice
- 500 g freshly cooked sushi rice
- 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Neutral oil for frying
Tuna and Avocado Filling
- 200 g fatty tuna (toro), finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup green onion, finely chopped
- 20 g masago (optional, for added texture)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Wasabi Soy Drizzle
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- ½ tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp wasabi
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crispy Rice
- In a bowl, combine the rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Gently mix this seasoning into the warm sushi rice, folding carefully to avoid mashing.
- Shape the rice into small, firm patties (about the size of slider buns).
- Heat a generous amount of neutral oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry each rice patty until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
- In a bowl, mix the diced fatty tuna with lime juice, chopped green onion, and masago if desired. Set aside.
- Thinly slice the avocado and season with kosher salt.
Step 3: Make the Wasabi Soy Drizzle
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and wasabi until smooth and combined.
Step 4: Assemble the Sliders
- Take one crispy rice patty as the base.
- Layer a few slices of avocado and a spoonful of the tuna mixture on top.
- Drizzle lightly with the wasabi soy sauce.
- Top with a second crispy rice patty to complete the slider.
Conclusion
These Crispy Tuna and Avocado Rice Sliders are a fun and flavorful way to enjoy a sushi-inspired dish at home. With a crispy exterior and creamy, savory fillings, they make for an ideal appetizer, snack, or even a light meal. Serve them fresh to keep the rice crispy, and watch them disappear from the table!
Crispy Tuna and Avocado Rice Sliders with Wasabi Soy Drizzle
Ingredients
Crispy Rice
- 500 g freshly cooked sushi rice
- 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Neutral oil for frying
Tuna and Avocado Filling
- 200 g fatty tuna toro, finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup green onion finely chopped
- 20 g masago optional, for added texture
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Wasabi Soy Drizzle
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- ½ tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp wasabi
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crispy Rice
- In a bowl, combine the rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Gently mix this seasoning into the warm sushi rice, folding carefully to avoid mashing.
- Shape the rice into small, firm patties (about the size of slider buns).
- Heat a generous amount of neutral oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry each rice patty until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
- In a bowl, mix the diced fatty tuna with lime juice, chopped green onion, and masago if desired. Set aside.
- Thinly slice the avocado and season with kosher salt.
Step 3: Make the Wasabi Soy Drizzle
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and wasabi until smooth and combined.
Step 4: Assemble the Sliders
- Take one crispy rice patty as the base.
- Layer a few slices of avocado and a spoonful of the tuna mixture on top.
- Drizzle lightly with the wasabi soy sauce.
- Top with a second crispy rice patty to complete the slider.