Crispy Rice Sushi Recipe

Prepare the sushi rice. Rinse the shot-grain rice until the water runs clear. 

Use either a rice cooker to cook the rice or cook the rice on a stovetop. To cook rice on the stovetop, soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain the rice. Transfer the rice to a saucepan with a lid. Place one cup of water and the drained sushi rice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover the saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice steam for 10 minutes with the lid intact. 

While the rice is steaming, stir together the rice vinegar, granulated sugar and salt until the sugar dissolves. 

In a large bowl, transfer the cooked rice to the center. Allow the rice to cool for 10 minutes. Pour the rice vinegar mixture over the rice and mix with a large spoon or rice paddle.

Line a 9x9 inch square baking pan with plastic wrap. Place the sushi rice and use a rice paddle to spread the rice into an even layer. Cover the rice and refrigerate the rice until completely cooled, ideally overnight. 

Prepare the spicy tuna topping. In a mixing bowl, mix the Japanese mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar until well combined. 

Add the chopped tuna and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare the sweet and spicy Sriracha sauce. In a bowl, combine the Japanese mayonnaise, honey and Sriracha. Mix until well combined. Set aside. 

Prepare the crispy rice. Carefully remove the sushi rice block from the pan. Using a knife moistened with water, slice it into small rectangles, about 20 pieces. 

In a skillet over medium heat, add the frying oil and pan-fry the crispy rice in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Place the crispy rice on a cooling rack. 

Assemble the crispy rice sushi. Top the crispy rice with a thin layer of sliced avocados. Top the avocados with the spicy tuna mixture. Top the spicy tuna mixture with a drizzle of the sweet and spicy Sriracha sauce. Place one slice of jalapeño in the center of each crispy rice sushi and finish it off with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!