Spicy Tuna Roll

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    1

    roll
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Sushi Master: An expert guide to sourcing, making and enjoying sushi at home

By Nick Sakagami

Published 2019

  • About

I first encountered a spicy tuna roll when I moved to Los Angeles in 1989. Of course, it is not authentic sushi, but I remember it tasted good. This roll was born as a result of a sustainable mindset. American consumers didn’t want to eat tuna after it lost its red color, but chefs didn’t want to throw away brown-colored tuna pieces (because they were still edible), so they started mixing it with something red (sriracha or chili paste). Customers liked it, and sushi bars reduced their fish