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Crispy Rice Sushi Bites (Copycat Nobu Recipe)

Crispy Rice Sushi Bites (Copycat Nobu Recipe)

Cost $20, save $30

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  • 30 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Rice Base

    • 🍚 2 ½ cups prepared sushi rice

  • Frying Oil

    • ½ cup neutral-flavored oil, such as grapeseed or canola

  • Spicy Tuna Mixture

    • 🐟 1 pound sushi grade tuna, finely diced
    • 3 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie®)
    • 2 tablespoons Sriracha, plus more for serving
    • 🧂 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
    • 🍈 1 teaspoon lime juice, or more to taste

  • Toppings

    • 🥑 1 avocado, thinly sliced
    • ½ jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
    • Sesame seeds, for garnish

STEPS

1

Tightly pack the sushi rice into a square 8x8-inch cake pan lined with plastic wrap. Chill for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator or 30 minutes in the freezer.

2

Heat ½ cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the rice into thick, rectangular shapes, about 2 to 3 inches in length and 1 inch in width. Carefully move the pieces to the hot oil and fry until they reach a deep golden brown color, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

3

Combine diced tuna with mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.

4

To assemble, place fried sushi rice on a serving platter. Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the spicy tuna mixture. Layer a few slices of avocado on top of each piece. Garnish with a thin drizzle of Sriracha, a jalapeño slice, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

238

Calories

  • 10
    Protein
  • 14
    Carbs
  • 16
    Fats

💡 Make sure the rice is tightly packed to prevent crumbling during frying.Use sushi-grade tuna for the best quality and safety.Adjust spice level by modifying the amount of Sriracha and jalapeños to taste.For easier slicing, slightly wet the knife before cutting the avocado or rice.