Carré de Riz Croustillant, Tataki & Mayo Sriracha à l'Ail Noir
45 minutes + 2 hours (rice resting time) • Starter (4 servings)

Crispy Rice Square, Tataki & Black Garlic Sriracha Mayo

Crispy rice square topped with sesame-crusted tuna tataki, drizzled with an ultra-creamy Black Garlic Sriracha mayo. All finished with our Firebarns Black Garlic Sriracha: umami, lime, and the perfect kick.

Ingredients

Crispy rice base

  • 1 cup of sushi rice
  • 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
  • Neutral oil for frying/pan-frying (canola, grapeseed)

Tataki

  • 250–300 g of sashimi-quality tuna
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds (white/black or mixed)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • Zest + a little lime juice (optional)

Sriracha mayo with black garlic

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 to 2 tbsp Sriracha with black garlic (adjust according to your spiciness)
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of water
  • A small pinch of salt

Trimmings

  • Thinly sliced ​​jalapeño or thinly sliced ​​green onion
  • Toasted sesame

Preparation

Rice square

  1. Heat the sushi rice according to the instructions
  2. Line a square baking sheet or dish with parchment paper.
  3. Spread the rice out and press down firmly (with the back of a cup or a spatula). Aim for a thickness of 2 to 3 cm.
  4. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours (or freezer for 30 minutes) until firm.
  5. Cut the rice into small cubes of approximately 3 cm by 3 cm.
  6. Heat oil in the pan to a temperature of 375°F. Fry the squares on each side until golden brown.

Tataki

  1. Pour the sesame seeds onto a plate
  2. Coat the tuna (or brush it on), then roll it in sesame seeds.
  3. In a very hot (almost smoking) pan: 45–60 seconds per side (and a little tap on the sides if thick).
  4. Chill in the refrigerator and slice.

Assembly

  1. Place 1–2 slices of tataki on each square.
  2. Add a dot (or a small zig-zag) of black garlic Sriracha mayo.
  3. Finish with a slice of jalapeño.

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