Smoked Tuna Sushi Hearts

To make the rice, rinse rice in cold water until it runs clear. Combine rice and water in a pot and cook on medium heat until water comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 20 min or until the water is absorbed. Meanwhile combine vinegar, sugar, and oil in a pot on low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool and then add to rice. Stir until combined. 

To make the spicy tuna, finely chop one 3 oz. pack of Acme Sesame Crusted Smoked Tuna and add to a bowl. Add other spicy tuna ingredients and mix until combined.

To make the sushi rolls, center 1 nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat. Use wet hands to spread a thin layer of rice on top. Once rice has been added, flip nori over so the rice side is now facing down on the bamboo mat.

Add roughly 2 tablespoons of the spicy tuna mixture to the center of the roll. The tuna should form a straight row in the center of the nori sheet. Place slices of avocado, cucumber and radish on top of the spicy tuna.

To roll the sushi, roll the bamboo mat using a press and release forward motion to create the sushi roll. To create the heart shape, place the bamboo mat over the sushi roll. Press down on one side using your palms. Use your fingers to keep the other side in place. This creates a half heart shape. Note: For a visual instruction of the above step, reference the video below these directions.

Add slices of Acme Sesame Crusted Smoked Tuna over the top of the entire roll. 

To cut the roll, add a layer of cling wrap over the top of the roll to help with smooth cuts through the roll. Using a sharp knife that has been dipped in water, slice the roll in the center to divide. Dipping your knife in water between cuts, continue cutting the roll pieces in half until you have 8 pieces.

Combine 2 half heart pieces together to make a full heart. Serve with soy sauce, ginger, and wasabi. 

Enjoy!