Spicy Tuna Rice Cakes

If you are in the need of a little sushi as a quick snack or perhaps you want to wow your friends the next time they come over try whipping up a batch of spicy tuna rice cakes. It combines tasty Japanese sushi with the simplicity of a a rice snack on the. The end result however is pleasing to the eye and your taste buds.

Ingredients 

• 1/2 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp hot chili oil (make your own chili oil by clicking here)
• 1 tbsp chives (chopped)
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 medium cucumber cored and diced
• 1/2 large ripe avocado
• 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 pack of rice cakes
• 1 handful of bean sprouts

Directions

For the Dressing

1. Combine the sriracha, sesame oil, chili oil, chives, cucumbers, mirin, and soy sauce in a bowl. Gently whisk together for about 30 seconds to create the dressing. Set aside for now.

For the Rice Cakes

1. In a separate bowl smash the avocado with the back of a fork.
2. Spread roughly 1 tbsp of the avocado, on desired number of rice cakes.

Assembling the Rice Cakes

1. Add the cucumber, tuna, and bean sprouts to the dressing made in step 1. Gently toss with your hand to avoid the tuna looking mushy.
2. Scoop roughly 1-2 oz of the poke mix onto the avocado covered rice cakes. Sprinkle with the toasted sesame to garnish. Serve immediately.

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