RECIPE: Big Cove Sesame Secret Tuna Crispy Rice

10 Pieces | 3 Hours including time for rice to set and cool

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Ingredients

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp Big Cove sesame secret spice blend
• 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
• 200 gm sushi grade tuna
• 2 tbsp kewpie mayo (regular mayonnaise will work as a substitute)
• 1 tsp siracha (optional)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Big Cove sesame secret spice blend
• 1 jalapeno
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 cup sliced chives

Instructions

• Rinse 1 cup sushi rice
• Cook sushi rice to package instructions
• Once cooked, transfer rice to bowl and add 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp of Big Cove sesame secret spice blend. Mix everything together
• Line tray or tin with plastic wrap and place rice in tray. Rice should fill entire tray. Push rice down with a spoon so rice is compact. Place in fridge for 3 hours to overnight to set
• Once set cut rice into 8 - 10 equal squares
• Heat frying pan to high heat and add 2 tbsp oil. Pan fry rice squares 2 - 3 minutes per side until they are brown and crispy. Place on a cooling rack once cooked. Work in batches and add more oil as needed
• Slice 1 jalapeno and put in 1 cup of white vinegar until ready to serve
• Slice 200 gm tuna into small cubes and add to a bowl
• Add 2 tbsp kewpie mayo, 1 tsp siracha, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp Big Cove sesame secret spice blend to tuna and mix
• Dice 1 cup of chives
• Add tuna mix to top of rice squares. Place one slice of jalapeno on each. Top with sliced chives and sesame seeds and serve
• Enjoy!

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