Suko-Style Spicy Tuna Maki Rolls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Inspired by a beloved San Antonio sushi spot, these spicy tuna maki rolls combine fresh sushi-grade tuna with a spicy mayo kick wrapped in nori and sticky rice. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sushi-grade tuna, sushi rice, nori sheets for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz, finely diced sushi-grade tuna
• 2 cups cooked and cooled sushi rice
• 4 nori sheets
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 medium, julienned cucumber
• for serving soy sauce
• for serving pickled ginger
• for serving wasabi

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 cups cooked sushi rice with 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix gently and let cool to room temperature.
2. Step 2: Mix 8 oz finely diced sushi-grade tuna with 2 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp sriracha sauce in a separate bowl until evenly coated to make the spicy tuna filling.
3. Step 3: Lay 1 nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo sushi rolling mat. Spread a thin, even layer of the sushi rice (about 1/2 cup) over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
4. Step 4: Arrange a line of spicy tuna mixture and julienned cucumber (about 2 tbsp each) along the bottom edge of the rice. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
5. Step 5: Roll the sushi tightly from the bottom using the mat, pressing firmly to seal the roll. Slice each roll into 6 equal pieces with a sharp wet knife.
6. Step 6: Serve the spicy tuna maki rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.