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Nobu Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna

Nobu Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna: A Crunchy Delight You’ll Love

Experience the flavorful combination of sushi-grade tuna, spicy mayo, and crispy rice with Nobu's Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna, a delightful appetizer that impresses.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Essential for stickiness
  • 1.25 cups Water Used for cooking the sushi rice
  • 2 tablespoons Unseasoned Rice Vinegar Key for authentic flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Topping
  • 8 ounces Sushi-Grade Ahi Tuna Freshness is crucial
  • 0.5 cup Japanese Kewpie Mayonnaise Adds creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce Boosts umami flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice For zesty flavor
For the Garnish
  • 1 medium Avocado Choose ripe but firm
  • 2 pieces Jalapeños Optional for spice
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • sharp knife
  • mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook with water in a rice cooker or saucepan until absorbed.
  2. In a saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt over low heat until dissolved. Fold into slightly cooled rice.
  3. Press cooled rice into greased baking dish. Chill for 30 minutes and cut into rectangles.
  4. Heat oil in a pan and fry rice pieces until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and lime juice to create spicy mayo.
  6. Dice tuna and mix with soy sauce, lime juice, and spicy mayo. Slice avocado and jalapeños.
  7. Assemble by placing avocado on rice, then a scoop of tuna mixture and jalapeño, and sprinkle sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, assemble right before serving to maintain crispiness.

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