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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Delicious Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice with toppings for a delightful burst of flavor.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 15 pieces
Calories 119 kcal

Equipment

  • refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Bowls
  • Teaspoon

Ingredients
  

Crispy Rice Cakes

  • 1 batch crispy rice cakes (15 pieces)

Tuna Topping

  • 225 g sashimi grade tuna or salmon
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust spiciness to taste
  • 4 teaspoon kewpie mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cooking salt
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds divided

Creamy Canned Tuna Topping

  • 360 g canned tuna in oil drained
  • 3 tablespoon sriracha
  • 4 tablespoon kewpie mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (sub rice vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon cooking/kosher salt
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green onion
  • 2 teaspoon white sesame seeds optional
  • 1 ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds divided

Garnishes

  • 1 avocado cut into small thin slices
  • 15 slices jalapeño slices thin, optional garnish
  • ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Start the rice the day before or first thing in the morning – it needs minimum 4 hours to chill.
  • Make the toppings first, then refrigerate while you cook the crispy rice cakes.
  • Cook the crispy rice cakes and sprinkle with salt per the recipe.
  • Assemble – Place rice cakes on a serving platter. Pile on toppings – I use teaspoons to make football shapes then slide on. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds, top with jalapeño. Eat!

Nobu Spicy Tuna Topping

  • Freeze to firm – Place tuna in the freezer for 30 minutes to partially freeze – it's much easier to finely chop when slightly firm.
  • Cut into 0.5cm / ½" cubes – the smaller the better! Place into a bowl and let it de-chill for 20 minutes (not as nice ice-cold).
  • Mix – Add everything into the tuna and mix until combined.

Creamy Canned Tuna Filling

  • Place tuna in a bowl and use a fork to mash it up really finely. Add everything else and mix well.

Notes

Makes 15 pieces 4 x 6.5cm/ 1.5 x 2.5″ (crispy rice dimensions).

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 357IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Appetizer, Crispy Rice, Seafood, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, sushi, Tuna Recipe
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