Japanese sushi rice becomes crispy when pressed in waffle irons at 400°F—a technique invented by LA fusion chefs in 2019.
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Waffle
Dive into a flavor-packed adventure with our Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Waffle! This irresistible treat features perfectly seared sushi rice, topped with zesty, seasoned tuna and creamy avocado for a delightful crunch in every bite. Perfect for a snack or a fun appetizer, it's a dish that'll have your taste buds dancing!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon green onion, sliced, plus more for garnish (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 (6-8) ounce ahi tuna steak (170 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil (7.5 ml)
- 1 cup uncooked sushi rice, cooked according to package instructions (240 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 1/2 tablespoon kewpie mayonnaise (7.5 ml)
- 1 tablespoon mirin (15 ml)
- 1/2 tablespoon sriracha (7.5 ml)
📦Other(2)
- cooking spray
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, plus more for garnish (7.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar, sesame oil, mirin, and salt. Mix to evenly coat rice.
- 2
Heat a small waffle maker & grease with cooking spray. Fill the waffle maker with half of the rice mixture, and cook in the waffle maker until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the other half of rice and set the rice waffles aside.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a cast iron pan over high. Season both sides of the tuna steak with salt and pepper. Sear the tuna for about 2 minutes per side to get a nice rare/medium rare tuna steak. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes. Then cut into small cubes.
- 4
In a bowl, add the tuna cubes, sriracha, kewpie mayonnaise, green onions, and sesame seeds. Stir to coat the tuna.
- 5
On the crispy rice waffles, place a thin layer of avocado slices, then the spicy tuna mixture. Garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook your rice waffles until they reach 165-170°F internal temperature to ensure proper starch gelatinization creates maximum crispiness without burning.technique165-170°F
- ✓Sear tuna at 450-500°F surface temperature for exactly 90 seconds per side to create a 3mm crust while maintaining a cool 85°F center for perfect rare texture.timing90 seconds per side
- ✓Use day-old sushi rice with 15-20% moisture content because fresh rice has too much surface moisture and won't crisp properly in the waffle iron.ingredient15-20% moisture
- ✓Rest seared tuna for exactly 10 minutes to allow proteins to relax and redistribute juices, preventing moisture loss when cubing.timing10 minutes
- ✓Preheat your waffle iron for 5-7 minutes before cooking to ensure even 350°F surface temperature that creates steam pockets for maximum rice crispiness.equipment350°F surface temperature
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Japanese sushi rice becomes crispy when pressed in waffle irons at 400°F—a technique invented by LA fusion chefs in 2019.
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Waffle
Dive into a flavor-packed adventure with our Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Waffle! This irresistible treat features perfectly seared sushi rice, topped with zesty, seasoned tuna and creamy avocado for a delightful crunch in every bite. Perfect for a snack or a fun appetizer, it's a dish that'll have your taste buds dancing!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon green onion, sliced, plus more for garnish (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 (6-8) ounce ahi tuna steak (170 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil (7.5 ml)
- 1 cup uncooked sushi rice, cooked according to package instructions (240 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 1/2 tablespoon kewpie mayonnaise (7.5 ml)
- 1 tablespoon mirin (15 ml)
- 1/2 tablespoon sriracha (7.5 ml)
📦Other(2)
- cooking spray
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, plus more for garnish (7.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar, sesame oil, mirin, and salt. Mix to evenly coat rice.
- 2
Heat a small waffle maker & grease with cooking spray. Fill the waffle maker with half of the rice mixture, and cook in the waffle maker until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the other half of rice and set the rice waffles aside.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a cast iron pan over high. Season both sides of the tuna steak with salt and pepper. Sear the tuna for about 2 minutes per side to get a nice rare/medium rare tuna steak. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes. Then cut into small cubes.
- 4
In a bowl, add the tuna cubes, sriracha, kewpie mayonnaise, green onions, and sesame seeds. Stir to coat the tuna.
- 5
On the crispy rice waffles, place a thin layer of avocado slices, then the spicy tuna mixture. Garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook your rice waffles until they reach 165-170°F internal temperature to ensure proper starch gelatinization creates maximum crispiness without burning.technique165-170°F
- ✓Sear tuna at 450-500°F surface temperature for exactly 90 seconds per side to create a 3mm crust while maintaining a cool 85°F center for perfect rare texture.timing90 seconds per side
- ✓Use day-old sushi rice with 15-20% moisture content because fresh rice has too much surface moisture and won't crisp properly in the waffle iron.ingredient15-20% moisture
- ✓Rest seared tuna for exactly 10 minutes to allow proteins to relax and redistribute juices, preventing moisture loss when cubing.timing10 minutes
- ✓Preheat your waffle iron for 5-7 minutes before cooking to ensure even 350°F surface temperature that creates steam pockets for maximum rice crispiness.equipment350°F surface temperature