Tuna Avocado Hand Rolls

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well. Combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid. While the rice cooks, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Transfer the hot rice to a large, non-metallic bowl. Gently fold in the vinegar mixture using a spatula. Let the rice cool to room temperature.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the cubed tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Gently mix until the tuna is evenly coated. Stir in the sliced scallions. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble.

3. 3

   Take one half-sheet of nori, shiny side down, in your hand. Moisten your other hand with water to prevent sticking. Scoop about 1/4 cup of sushi rice and spread it over the left third of the nori sheet. Top the rice with a spoonful of the spicy tuna mixture and a few slices of avocado. Roll the bottom left corner up and over the filling, forming a cone shape. Continue rolling until the nori is wrapped around itself.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the open end of the hand roll with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while the nori is still crisp. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 8 rolls.