Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: Easy Nobu Copycat for Flavor Lovers
The Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe inspired by Nobu that is perfect for flavor lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 1 pound fresh tuna, diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 sheets nori, cut into squares
- 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix diced tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Form the sushi rice into small rectangular shapes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan until hot, then fry the rice pieces until golden brown.
- Top each crispy rice piece with the spicy tuna mixture.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by changing the amount of sriracha.
- For added crunch, you can sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg