Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna Bites Recipe (Video)
This Nobu-inspired Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice features crispy golden rice topped with creamy spicy tuna, avocado slices, spicy mayo, and jalapeno. The perfect balance of crunchy, savory, umami, and spicy flavors make these spicy tuna bites the perfect appetizers for sushi lovers!
Ingredients
Make Crispy Sushi Rice
- 1½ cup sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- pinch of salt
- oil for frying
Make Spicy Tuna
- 1 lb sushi-grade tuna
- ¼ cup Kewpie Mayo
- 3 tbsp sriracha (more if you like spicy)
- 2 tsp light soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Toppings
- avocado
- jalapenos, sliced
- tobiko (egg roe)
- spicy mayo , for drizzle
Instructions
Make Crispy Sushi Rice
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions.
- Then in a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Microwave for about 30 sec, or until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Pour the vinegar mixture into the cooked rice and gently mix until well combined.
- Line a 8x8 baking pan with plastic wrap. Transfer the cooked sushi rice to the pan and spread evenly. Press firmly to make sure it is packed. Helpful tip: place something flat and heavy on top of the rice so they stay in shape.
- Chill the rice in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. For faster process, place the sushi rice in the freezer for 30-40 minutes, or until they are firm.
- Once the rice has chilled. Cut the rice into rectangular shapes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. To test if the oil is hot enough, dip a wooden chopstick into the oil. If the oil sizzle, that means the oil is ready.
- Carefully place the rice cubes in the hot oil. Fry the rice cubes for a few minutes, flip over half way, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the crispy rice cubes to a plate lined with paper towel.
Make Spicy Tuna
- On a cutting board, chop tuna into small pieces.
- In a bowl, add chopped tuna with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and green onions. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Assemble
- To assemble the dish, top each crispy rice cubes with avocado slices, a spoonful of spicy tuna mixture. Then drizzle with spicy mayo or more sriracha mayo. This is optional, but I like to top the spicy tuna with Japanese tobiko (fish roe) and jalapeno.
Notes
** Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Check with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or appropriate regulatory agencies regarding food safety recommendations.
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