Tuna Poke Crispy Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups California Rice
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 6 cups rice vinegar
  • 1 cup frying oil
  • Chopped white onion
  • 65 grams sashimi-grade tuna
  • 1½ tablespoons premium soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon flakey sea salt, for topping

Directions

  1. Whisk together 3 cups of sugar, 1 cup of salt, and 6 cups of rice vinegar until dissolved.
  2. Spread the cooked rice on a deep, flat surface similar to a casserole dish.
  3. Measure 100 ml of the sushi vinegar mix and distribute it evenly over the rice.
  4. Allow the rice to sit for 2-3 minutes, then flip the rice over and allow it to cool.
  5. Mold the rice into small patties.
  6. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add the rice patties and fry until golden brown.
  8. In a bowl, mix 6 grams of minced white onion, 65 grams of diced tuna, 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, and ¼ teaspoon of sesame oil. Let it sit for 5-6 minutes.
  9. Spoon 12 grams of the tuna poke mix onto each crispy rice patty. Top with a slice of avocado, a pinch of lemon, and Maldon salt to taste.