Tuna Avocado Hand Rolls
Fresh, spicy tuna and creamy avocado wrapped in crisp nori. A fun, easy way to enjoy sushi flavors at home without the hassle of rolling. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
For 4 servings
4 steps. 15 minutes total.
- 1
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear
- a.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
Step 2
- a.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
Take one half-sheet of nori, shiny side down, in your hand
- a.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
Sprinkle the open end of the hand roll with toasted sesame seeds
- a.Serve immediately while the nori is still crisp. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 8 rolls.
What to keep in mind.
6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1For the best results, use high-quality, sushi-grade tuna from a trusted fishmonger.
- 2Keep a small bowl of water nearby to dip your fingers in when handling the sushi rice. This prevents it from sticking to your hands.
- 3Do not overfill the hand rolls, as they will be difficult to close and may fall apart.
- 4Assemble the hand rolls just before serving to ensure the nori remains crisp and doesn't become soggy.
- 5Japanese mayonnaise (like Kewpie) is richer and creamier than American mayo and adds an authentic flavor.
- 6To save time, you can prepare the sushi rice and spicy tuna filling a few hours ahead and store them covered in the refrigerator.
Adapt it for your goals.
Vegetarian
Replace tuna with finely diced baked tofu or mashed chickpeas mixed with the same spicy mayo sauce.
low carbLow carb
Swap the sushi rice for seasoned cauliflower rice. Alternatively, wrap the filling in large butter lettuce leaves instead of nori.
kid friendlyKid friendly
Omit the sriracha for a non-spicy version. You can also use cooked, flaked canned tuna instead of raw fish.
gluten freeGluten free
Use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure your mayonnaise and sriracha are certified gluten-free.
quickQuick
Use pre-cooked sushi rice or leftover plain rice seasoned with the vinegar mixture to save on cooking time.