Description

This Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice recipe transforms leftover rice into golden, crunchy rice hearts topped with a flavorful spicy tuna mixture. Combining creamy mayonnaise, fiery sriracha, fresh jalapeños, and aromatic spices, this dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and bold flavors perfect for an appetizer or a unique snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Rice Hearts

200g leftover rice
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Spicy Tuna Topping

200g tuna (fresh or canned)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp sriracha sauce
1 tbsp jalapeños (from a tin or fresh), finely chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper
pinch of sea salt
1 tsp mild chili flakes
1 tsp garlic flakes
2 tsp chopped coriander

Instructions

Prepare the rice hearts: Gather your leftover rice and use a heart-shaped tin mold. Add a quarter of the rice into one tin and press it down firmly to form a compact shape. Repeat this process for all four tins to create four rice hearts. Place the tins in the freezer for 20 minutes or until the rice is firm and hard on the outside.
Make the spicy tuna topping: While the rice chills, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, finely chopped jalapeños, black pepper, sea salt, mild chili flakes, garlic flakes, and chopped coriander in a mixing bowl. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Set aside.
Fry the rice hearts: Once the rice hearts are firm, carefully pop them out of their tins without breaking. Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place the rice hearts in the pan and fry for about 5 minutes until the undersides develop a golden, crispy crust visible on the edges. Carefully flip each rice heart and fry for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the other side. Remove from the pan once both sides are golden and crispy.
Serve: Plate the crispy rice hearts and top each with a generous spoonful of the spicy tuna mixture. Optionally, sprinkle additional chili flakes, garlic flakes, and chopped coriander for extra flavor and presentation. Enjoy your flavorful and texturally dynamic Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice immediately.

Notes

Use cold leftover rice as it fries best and forms compact hearts when chilled.
If heart-shaped tins are unavailable, any small mold or hand-shaping works.
Adjust the level of spice by varying the amount of sriracha and jalapeños to suit taste preferences.
For best results, use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking and to achieve a crispy crust.
This dish is best served immediately to keep the rice crispy and tuna topping fresh.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Fusion (Japanese-inspired)

Keywords: Spicy Tuna, Crispy Rice, Leftover Rice Recipe, Tuna Appetizer, Asian Fusion Snack