Sushi-Spicy Tuna

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Sushi-Spicy Tuna

Harvey Pearlman, The KITCHENer 'Rebbe'

Since Sushi is not one of my specialties, I consulted my nephew Chef David, who is a real Sushi fanatic. Here is his response.

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Spicy Tuna is a funny thing. There are hundreds of different recipes out there. There are two ways that I make it that I think are the best, or at least close to the best, that there is. First thing that is a major no-no is using hot sauce in your recipe. There are a lot of recipes that call for it but the vinegar base that most hot sauces have really overpowers the spicy sauce. So here are the two versions I like.

8oz Fresh Tuna Chopped
1/2-1 Jalapeno chili Pepper minced
2.5 Tbsp Hellman's Mayo... (any other brand changes the flavor)

Mix all ingredients..... Add more pepper as desired for heat.

The other recipe.... which I like much more.... but is very different than the first...

8oz Fresh Tuna Chopped
1/2-1 Jalapeno chili Pepper minced
2.5 Tbsp Hellman's Mayo... (any other brand changes the flavor)
1/2 tsp Toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp marinara sauce (counters the bitterness of the oil and adds good color.)
1 Tbsp masago (caviar..... optional.... but really gives a nice flavor and texture to the final product.)

ENJOY!!
David