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Spicy Tuna Recipe

Spicy tuna is a filling made for fusion type sushi rolls. They are made with chopped tuna trimmings and red chili condiments. There are few variations to the recipe, and we will explain the three most common types.

Get a block of tuna sashimi or sashimi trimmings. Dice them into small pieces.

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Use a deba knife or a big knife and chop them finely. Add thinly sliced scallions.

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Give it a few more chops, and then transfer to a bowl.

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Add chili oil and mix together.

For a creamier texture, Japanese
mayonnaise is added (right image).

(Sriracha sauce is used instead of chili oil for a bolder flavor accentuated with garlic, however the mixture will become a little loose)

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After the tuna and scallions are chopped, add the sriracha sauce and Japanese
mayonnaise.

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Mix thoroughly.