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Tuna Pizza Sushi Recipe

Tuna Pizza Sushi Recipe

Make a delicious Tuna Pizza Sushi Recipe with sushi rice, fresh tuna, cheese, and toppings. A fun fusion dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or parties.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2½ cups water
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces sushi-grade tuna diced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 4 nori sheets
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Rice cooker or saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Baking tray
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Rice
  1. Cook sushi rice with water until tender, then allow it to cool slightly before seasoning.
    Cooking Sushi Rice for Tuna Pizza Sushi
Step 2: Season the Rice
  1. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the warm rice until evenly combined.
    Seasoning the Sushi Rice
Step 3: Prepare the Base
  1. Place nori sheets on a baking tray and spread the seasoned rice evenly.
    Preparing the Nori and Rice Base
Step 4: Add Toppings
  1. Top with diced tuna, mozzarella cheese, and sliced cherry tomatoes.
    Adding Tuna and Pizza Toppings
Step 5: Bake Briefly
  1. Bake until cheese melts and toppings become warm without overcooking the tuna.
    Baking the Tuna Pizza Sushi
Step 6: Finish and Serve
  1. Add green onions, sesame seeds, and soy sauce before slicing and serving.
    Finished Tuna Pizza Sushi Ready to Serve

Notes

For the freshest flavor, assemble and serve immediately after baking.