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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bites served on a plate

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bites

Nobu copycat spicy tuna crispy rice bites with golden fried rice squares topped with creamy spicy tuna and jalapeno.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups sushi rice
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil for frying
  • 8 oz sashimi grade tuna finely diced
  • 3 tbsp Kewpie mayo
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Rinse sushi rice. Cook with water 18 minutes. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, salt and fold into hot rice.
  2. Press warm rice into a parchment lined loaf pan, 3/4 inch thick. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  3. Lift out and slice into 16 rectangles using a wet knife.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry squares 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden. Drain.
  5. Mix tuna, mayo, sriracha, soy, sesame oil, and green onions. Top each square with tuna, jalapeno, sesame seeds, and a soy drizzle. Serve immediately.

Notes

Always use sushi rice. Press tight and chill before slicing. Eat immediately after topping for max crispiness.