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Albacore Tuna Sushi Sandwich

The Albacore Tuna Sushi Sandwich is a creative and delicious twist on the tuna sandwich.

Albacore Tuna Sushi Sandwich

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Albacore Tuna Sushi Sandwich

Ingredients

    Albacore Tuna Sushi Sandwich

    • Whole nori sheets
    • Prepared Japanese sushi rice (recipe below)
    • Prepared albacore tuna salad (recipe below) 
    • Avocado, sliced 
    • Cucumber, sliced 
    • Spicy Sriracha Sauce (recipe below)

    Albacore Tuna Salad

    • 1, 7.5-ounce can albacore tuna
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise 
    • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
    • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
    • 1/4 teaspoon Johnny’s Seasoning Salt 

    Sushi Rice

    • 2 cups sushi rice (I use premium grade Nishiki rice) 
    • 2 ½ cups water
    • ¼ cup rice vinegar
    • 1-2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt 

    Spicy Sriracha Sauce

    • 1 cup mayo
    • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh or bottled

    Directions

      Albacore Tuna Sushi Sandwich

      1. 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.

      2. Add a generous amount of the sushi rice, gently flatten.

      3. Add avocado, cucumber and prepared tuna salad.

      4. Add another layer of rice and gently press down.

      5. Fold each side of the nori sheet to the center while holding together the filling to ensure the sandwich will be held together well.

      6. Fold the sheet up while tucking in the sides, then flip sandwich over.

      7. Wipe your knife with a damp towel to prevent rice from sticking, then slice in half.

      8. Add some Spicy Sriracha Mayo (recipe below) and enjoy!

      Albacore Tuna Salad

      1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. 

      Sushi Rice

      1. Place sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse rice under running water until water runs clear.

      2. 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.

      3. In a separate small saucepan combine vinegar, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir until sugar and salt have dissolved.

      4. When rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and then pour the seasoned vinegar evenly over the top. Toss until the rice is well coated using either a rice paddle or a silicone spatula. Be careful not to smush the rice — gently fold it until it’s evenly mixed.

      5. 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.

      6. Once cooled, add to sushi sandwiches.

      Spicy Sriracha Sauce

      1. Mix well.