Sushi-Style Spicy Tuna Hand Rolls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Fresh diced tuna tossed in a spicy mayo, wrapped in nori sheets with sushi rice for a handheld sushi experience. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 20 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, diced into 1/4-inch cubes sushi-grade tuna
• 2 cups cooked, cooled sushi rice
• 4 full sheets, cut in half nori sheets
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp, thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz diced sushi-grade tuna with 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions. Mix gently until tuna is evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Lay out 4 full nori sheets cut in half (8 pieces total) on a clean surface.
3. Step 3: Moisten your hands and spread about 1/4 cup of cooked, cooled sushi rice onto each nori half, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
4. Step 4: Place 2 tbsp of the spicy tuna mixture near the bottom edge of the rice on each nori piece.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds evenly over the tuna.
6. Step 6: Roll each nori half into a cone shape, sealing the top edge with a little water to secure.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately with soy sauce and pickled ginger as desired.