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Nobu Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Recipe

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A delicious combination of crispy rice topped with spicy tuna and fresh ingredients, perfect for an appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

Rice and Water

  • 1 cup sushi rice (short grain)
  • 1.25 cup water

Vinegar Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Frying Oil

  • 0.5 lbs vegetable oil (or sunflower or peanut oil) (for frying)

Topping and Sauce

  • 0.5 lbs sushi-grade ahi tuna (or cured smoked salmon or canned tuna) (drained if canned)
  • 1.5 tbsp Japanese kewpie mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 0.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp freshly-squeezed lime juice

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 piece ripe but still quite firm avocado
  • 1-2 pieces jalapeños (remove seeds for less heat)

Garnish

  • to taste sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Rinse rice until water runs clear, cook with water, then simmer until absorbed. Cool and chill.
  • Mix vinegar, sugar, and salt; fold into rice and press into a block. Chill in fridge.
  • Cut rice into rectangles, fry in hot oil until crispy, then drain.
  • Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, soy, and lime to make spicy mayo. Chop tuna, slice avocado and jalapeños.
  • Assemble by topping crispy rice with avocado, spicy tuna, jalapeño, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure oil temperature is accurate for crispy rice. Use fresh, high-quality tuna for best flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Crispy Rice, Spicy Tuna, Sushi