Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe

**Servings:** 4 rolls

**Total Time:** 45 minutes

**Preparation Time:** 30 minutes

**Overnight Preparation Required:** No

**Cooking Time:** 15 minutes

### Tools
- Sushi mat
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board

### Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound sushi-grade tuna, diced
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Soy sauce (for serving)
- Pickled ginger (optional)
- Wasabi (optional)

### Instructions

1. **Cook the Sushi Rice:**
    - Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker or pot and cook according to the rice cooker instructions or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Let it cool slightly.

2. **Season the Rice:**
    - In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

3. **Prepare the Tuna Filling:**
    - In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tuna, sriracha sauce, and mayonnaise. Mix well until the tuna is evenly coated.

4. **Assemble the Rolls:**
    - Place a sheet of nori on the sushi mat, shiny side down. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top. Add a strip of spicy tuna mixture, cucumber, and avocado along the bottom edge of the rice. Roll the sushi tightly using the mat. Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 6-8 pieces. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

### Health Benefits
- **High in Protein:** Tuna is an excellent source of lean protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
- **Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids:** Tuna provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.

### Keywords
L/D, Sushi, Spicy Tuna, Japanese Cuisine, Healthy

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