Albacore Tuna Sushi Sandwich
The Kitchen Wild, Katie Wiley
Serves 4
Ingredients: *Whole nori sheets * Prepared Japanese sushi rice (recipe below) * Prepared albacore tuna salad (recipe below) * Avocado, sliced * Cucumber, sliced * Spicy Sriracha Sauce
Sushi Rice: *2 cups sushi rice (I use premium grade Nishiki rice found at Mai’s Asian Market in Newport) * 2 ½ cups water * ¼ cup rice vinegar * 1-2 Tbsp. sugar * 1 tsp. salt
Tuna Salad: *1, 7.5oz can albacore tuna (do not drain) * 1/4 cup mayonnaise * 1 Tbs. yellow mustard * 1/2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce * 1/4 tsp. Johnny’s Seasoning Salt
Spicy Sriracha Sauce: * 1 cup mayo * 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce * 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh or bottled.
Directions:
Sushi Rice: * Place sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse rice under running water until water runs clear. * Bring water and rice to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes or use a rice cooker or Instant Pot set on “rice” setting. * In a separate small saucepan combine vinegar, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir until sugar and salt have dissolved. * When rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and then pour the seasoned vinegar evenly over top. Toss until the rice is well coated using either a rice paddle or a silicone spatula. And be careful not to smush the rice, gently fold it until it’s evenly mixed. * Cover the rice with a damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out and let it sit until it has cooled to room temperature. * Once cooled, add to sushi sandwiches.
Tuna Salad: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
Spicy Sriracha Sauce: Mix all ingredients well.
To combine: On a flat surface, place the nori sheet. Prepare a bowl of water to dip your fingers. This is to prevent rice from sticking to your fingers. * Add a generous amount of the sushi rice * Add avocado, cucumber and prepared tuna salad * Add another layer of rice and press down. * Fold each side of the nori sheet to the center while holding together the filling to ensure the sandwich will be held together well. * Fold the sheet up while tucking in the sides then flip sandwich over. * Wipe your knife with a damp towel to prevent rice from sticking then slice in half. * Add some Spicy Sriracha Mayo and enjoy!