Tutorial 7.4 How to Make a Spicy Tuna Roll: A Step-by-Step Guide

The spicy tuna roll is a popular sushi item. This guide will walk you through different ways to prepare the spicy tuna mixture and how to make the roll.

Spicy Tuna Mixture Options

Here are several ways to mix your spicy tuna:

1. Sriracha and Sesame Oil Combination

   • Ingredients: Tuna, sriracha sauce, sesame oil

   • Ratio: Go light on sesame oil (small spoonful per couple ounces of tuna)

2. Sriracha, Eel Sauce, and Sesame Oil Mixture

   • Ingredients: Tuna, sriracha sauce, eel sauce, sesame oil

   • Note: Can be quite sweet and savory; adjust to taste

3. Kimchee Base Mix

   • Ingredients: Tuna, kimchee base (blend of garlic, chili, vinegar, salt)

   • Note: Mild flavor, but very salty. Use sparingly

4. Spicy Mayo Base

   • Ingredients: Tuna, spicy mayo

   • Note: Common in many restaurants

Preferred Recipe for This Demo

For this demonstration, we'll use option #1: Sriracha and Sesame Oil Combination

Ingredients:

• Tuna trims

• Sriracha sauce

• Sesame oil

• Scallions (optional)

• Cucumber (optional)

Steps to Make the Spicy Tuna Roll

1. Prepare the Tuna Mix:

   • Combine tuna trims with sriracha sauce and a small amount of sesame oil

   • Mix well

2. Prepare Additional Ingredients:

   • Chop scallions (if using)

   • Cut cucumber into strips (if using)

3. Assemble the Roll:

   • Spread sushi rice on nori sheet

   • Add the spicy tuna mixture

   • Add scallions and cucumber if desired

4. Roll and Cut:

   • Roll the sushi using your preferred technique

   • Cut into pieces

Tips

• If you don't like vegetables, simply omit them and add more tuna

• These spicy mixtures can also be used with other fish like salmon or yellowtail

• Adjust the spiciness to your preference by varying the amount of sriracha

• For those who prefer less spicy food, the kimchee base option might be a good choice

Remember, these are basic recipes to start with. Feel free to experiment and adjust the ratios to find your perfect spicy tuna mix!