Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: The Best Nobu Copycat Recipe for Home Chefs
A delicious and easy recipe to create the iconic Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice from Nobu at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 1 pound fresh sushi-grade tuna
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 avocado
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 nori sheet (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
- While the rice is cooling, prepare the spicy tuna mix by chopping the sushi-grade tuna into small cubes and mixing it with mayonnaise, sriracha, and sesame oil.
- Once the rice is cool, shape it into rectangles or squares and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the rice pieces until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the crispy rice from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Top each piece of crispy rice with the spicy tuna mixture and add sliced avocado and chopped green onions for garnish.
- Serve with soy sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top.
- Ensure the tuna is sushi-grade to ensure safety and quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg