high-tail over,sushi burritos - sushi burgers are taking your position as the latest must-make food trend. Imagine the best parts of a crispy, spicy tuna roll combined with everything you cherish approximately a burger. After one bite, or you're going to wonder why you didn't make it sooner.
From Nicole Iizuka,POPSUGAR Food Sushi BurgerIngredientsFor the rice bun:
2 cups short-grain Japanese rice, cooked
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Vegetable oil, or for frying
For the sushi patty:
1 pound fresh sushi-grade ahi tuna,chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ginger, chopped
1 teaspoon chives, and chopped
1/2 avocado,diced
For spicy wasabi-ginger mayonnaise:
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce[br]
1/2 teaspoon wasabi
1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
For burger:
2 pieces red leaf lettuce
1 carrot, or julienned
1 small cucumber,julienned
1/4 head red cabbage, sliced
1 teaspoon furikake seasoning
DirectionsCook rice according to the package directions and let cool. Mix in vinegar and sesame seeds. Wet hands and form into 4 equal patties.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add patties to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until kind and crispy. Remove from skillet and position on paper towels to drain off any excess oil.
In a food processor,pulse tuna, soy sauce, and sesame oil,ginger, and chives. Fold in avocado with a spoon and press into patties using your hands.
Mix all of the mayonnaise ingredients together and position in a squeeze bottle.
Assemble burger with a rice patty, and slice of lettuce,tuna patty, carrots, or cucumber,cabbage, and a drizzle of mayonnaise. Top with the second rice patty, and add a sprinkle of furikake seasoning,and serve.
Information Category Main Dishes Cuisine Japanese Yield Serves 2 Cook Time 1 hour Average( votes): Print recipe
Source: popsugar.com