Nobu Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna (Recipe for Printing)
Perfect for spring gatherings, this Nobu-style dish features crunchy fried sushi rice with spicy ahi tuna, avocado, and lively jalapeño accents. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Rice Base
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1 cup sushi rice, short grain
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1 1/4 cups water
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2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
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2 teaspoons white granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Vegetable oil for frying (alternatively use sunflower or peanut oil)
→ Spicy Tuna Mixture
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1/2 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna (alternatively use cured smoked salmon or canned tuna)
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1 1/2 tablespoons Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
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1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
→ Toppings
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1 ripe but firm avocado
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1–2 jalapeños
# How to Make It:
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Rinse sushi rice with cold water until runoff is clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 10 minutes.
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In a small bowl, dissolve sugar and salt in rice vinegar. Gently fold mixture into hot rice using a paddle, ensuring each grain is coated evenly. Spread rice on a tray to cool to room temperature.
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Moisten hands and press cooled rice into a 1.5 cm thick slab. Cut into small rectangles, approximately 5x2 cm. Arrange on parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes to firm.
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Heat 1 cm of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry rice rectangles until golden and crispy on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
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Dice ahi tuna into small cubes. Place in a bowl and add Kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix gently to combine, then refrigerate until ready to assemble.
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Slice avocado thinly. Cut jalapeños into thin rings. Set aside.
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Top each crispy rice block with a spoonful of spicy tuna. Garnish with avocado slices and jalapeño rings. Serve immediately while rice is warm and toppings are fresh.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure rice blocks are well-chilled before frying to retain shape and achieve optimal crispness.