Loaded SPICY TUNA Nachos, Your Summer Secret Weapon

sushi-grade tuna

🥗Healthier: cooked shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides a seafood option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative with a neutral flavor.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: pita chips

Pita chips can be a less expensive option and still provide crunch.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can mimic the creaminess of avocado at a lower cost.

Make the teriyaki sauce by combining 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup soy sauce, and 1/3 cup mirin in a pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Test the sauce consistency by pouring a little onto a cold plate.

Once thickened, pour the teriyaki sauce into a bowl and refrigerate to cool.

Prepare the sushi-grade tuna by checking for any sinew and removing it.

Slice the tuna into slabs against the grain, then cut into thin strips and dice into small cubes.

Marinate the diced tuna with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt, ensuring it absorbs the flavors without pooling at the bottom.

Wrap the marinated tuna and chill it in the fridge until ready to use.

Make homemade furikake by mixing roasted seaweed flakes, white sesame seeds, Korean chili flake, a pinch of salt, and a teaspoon of sugar in a bowl.

Cut wonton wrappers into triangles and loosen the layers to prevent sticking.

Fill a pot halfway with frying oil and preheat to 325°F.

Carefully drop in the wonton triangles in batches, ensuring they form a single layer in the oil.

Gently toss and flip the wontons until golden brown, then remove them to a paper towel-lined bowl and season with salt.

Repeat frying until all wontons are cooked and crispy.

Make spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise with sriracha until fully combined, then transfer to a squeeze bottle.

Prepare toppings by slicing green onions and red finger chili thinly, and dicing avocado to match the size of the tuna.

Layer the fried wonton chips on a platter, then add a layer of marinated tuna on top, ensuring even distribution.

Add diced avocado and green onions on top of the tuna, followed by a drizzle of teriyaki sauce and spicy mayo.

Finish with a sprinkle of homemade furikake and serve immediately.

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