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Sushi Tacos with Mango Salsa
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 8 sheets of nori (seaweed)
- 2 cups of sushi rice, cooked
- 1/2 cup of rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 pound of sushi-grade tuna, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound of sushi-grade salmon, thinly sliced
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Sriracha, for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of rice vinegar, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Heat over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, gently fold the seasoned rice vinegar into 2 cups of cooked sushi rice. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 diced ripe mango, 1/2 finely chopped red onion, 1 seeded and diced jalapeno, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro, and the juice of 1 lime. Mix well to make the mango salsa.
- To assemble the sushi tacos, cut each nori sheet in half to form 16 squares. Place a small mound of seasoned sushi rice in the center of each nori square.
- Top the rice with a slice of avocado, followed by a slice of sushi-grade tuna and a slice of sushi-grade salmon.
- Spoon the mango salsa over the fish and drizzle with soy sauce and sriracha, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the fusion flavors of sushi tacos with mango salsa!
Sushi Tacos with mango salsa topping are a fusion of Japanese and Mexican cuisines, combining the flavors of fresh seafood, rice, and tropical fruit. This innovative dish first gained popularity in the early 2000s, when chefs in Southern California began experimenting with unconventional sushi presentations. The marriage of crispy taco shells, delicate sashimi, and zesty mango salsa created a sensation, quickly spreading to trendy restaurants across the country. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in coastal cities known for their seafood, such as Los Angeles and San Diego. The key to perfecting this dish lies in sourcing high-quality sashimi-grade fish and ripe, juicy mangoes for the salsa. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course, sushi tacos with mango salsa are a delightful blend of textures and flavors that continue to captivate food enthusiasts worldwide.
30 min
4
320 calories
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