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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Recipe

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice features golden fried sushi rice squares topped with creamy sriracha tuna, avocado slices, and sesame seeds. This Nobu-inspired appetizer delivers addictive crunch with spicy umami heat perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sushi rice cooked
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 8 oz sushi-grade tuna diced
  • 3 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Sesame seeds
  • Jalapeño slices optional

Instructions

  • 1. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fold into warm cooked sushi rice. Press firmly into 8×8-inch pan lined with plastic wrap. Chill 2 hours.
  • 2. Cut rice into 2×1-inch rectangles. Heat 1/2-inch oil to 350°F. Fry rice pieces 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  • 3. Mix tuna, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
  • 4. Top each rice square with avocado slice, spicy tuna, green onions, sesame seeds, and jalapeño.

Notes

  • Press rice firmly for structural integrity.
  • Chill rice before cutting to prevent crumbling.
  • Use sushi-grade tuna safe for raw consumption.

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Keywords: spicy tuna crispy rice, nobu crispy rice, sushi crispy rice