Name: Crispy Rice Sushi Bites (Copycat Nobu Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Prepared sushi rice - 2 ½ cups; Neutral-flavored oil, such as grapeseed or canola - ½ cup; Sushi grade tuna, finely diced - 1 pound; Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie®) - 3 tablespoons; Sriracha, plus more for serving - 2 tablespoons; Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon; Sesame oil - 2 teaspoons; Lime juice, or more to taste - 1 teaspoon; Avocado, thinly sliced - 1; Jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced - ½; Sesame seeds, for garnish - ½

Ingredients for - Crispy Rice Sushi Bites (Copycat Nobu Recipe)

1. Prepared sushi rice 2 ½ cups

2. Neutral-flavored oil, such as grapeseed or canola ½ cup

3. Sushi grade tuna, finely diced 1 pound

4. Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie®) 3 tablespoons

5. Sriracha, plus more for serving 2 tablespoons

6. Soy sauce 1 tablespoon

7. Sesame oil 2 teaspoons

8. Lime juice, or more to taste 1 teaspoon

9. Avocado, thinly sliced 1

10. Jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced ½

11. Sesame seeds, for garnish ½

How to cook deliciously - Crispy Rice Sushi Bites (Copycat Nobu Recipe)

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

Heat 1/2 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 . Stage

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

4 . Stage

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. Crispy Rice Sushi Bites (Copycat Nobu Recipe). Annie Campbell