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Ingredients
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Crispy Yucca Preparation
Spicy Tuna Filling
Method
Crispy Yucca Preparation
Prepare the Yucca
Peel the yucca root using a vegetable peeler and cut it into small, rice-sized pieces.
Boil the Yucca
Place the chopped yucca in a pot of salted water and bring it to a boil. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
Fry the Yucca
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the boiled yucca pieces and season with salt and black pepper. Fry until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Spicy Tuna Filling
Prepare the Tuna
In a medium bowl, finely dice the fresh sushi-grade tuna into small pieces.
Mix the Spicy Tuna
Add sriracha sauce, mayonnaise, chopped green onions, sesame oil, and soy sauce to the diced tuna. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Assembly
Assemble the Dish
In a serving dish, create a bed of crispy yucca 'rice' and top it with the spicy tuna mixture. Serve immediately.