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Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna Recipe

Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna Recipe

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  • Author: Jaden
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 15 pieces 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing, Assembling
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Enjoy the flavors of a famous Nobu dish with this Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna recipe. Crispy rice cakes topped with either Nobu sashimi tuna or creamy spicy canned tuna, avocado slices, jalapeño, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Perfect for a special appetizer or light meal.


Ingredients

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Crispy Rice Cakes:

  • 1 batch crispy rice cakes (15 pieces)

Nobu Spicy Tuna:

  • 225g / 7oz sashimi grade tuna, or salmon
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 4 tsp kewpie mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp cooking salt
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped green onion
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds, divided

Creamy Spicy Canned Tuna Topping:

  • 360g/12oz canned tuna in oil, drained
  • 3 tbsp sriracha
  • 4 tbsp kewpie mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 2 tsp white sesame seeds, optional
  • 1 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds, divided
  • 1 avocado, cut into small thin slices
  • 15 jalapeño slices, thin, optional garnish
  • 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Nobu Spicy Tuna: Freeze tuna, chop finely, and mix with other ingredients.
  2. Creamy Canned Tuna: Mash tuna, add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  3. Cook crispy rice cakes and season with salt.
  4. Assemble by placing rice cakes on a platter, adding toppings, and garnishing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Makes 15 pieces of 1.5 x 2.5″ crispy rice cakes.
  • Ensure sashimi-grade tuna for raw consumption.
  • Adjust sriracha for spiciness; ketchup can be a non-spicy substitute.
  • Kewpie mayo can be replaced with regular whole egg mayo.
  • Canned tuna in oil is recommended for moisture.
  • Leftovers can be enjoyed as dips or sandwiches.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 rice cake
  • Calories: 119 cal
  • Sugar: 0.4 g
  • Sodium: 161 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.001 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 6 mg