Nobu Copycat Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bites
Posted on September 16, 2025
Nobu Copycat Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bites
*Sushi Rice:*
- 2 cups sushi rice (rinsed well)
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
*Spicy Tuna:*
- 1 pound ahi tuna (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Kewpie mayo preferred)
- 3 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup green onions (thinly sliced)
*Other:*
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Soy sauce (for dipping)
- Avocado (thinly sliced or mashed)
- Spicy mayo (to drizzle on top)
- Toasted sesame seeds (to garnish)
**Make the Sushi Rice:**
- Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. If time allows, soak it in water for 15 minutes before rinsing.
- In a pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add salt and rice, then simmer covered for 20 minutes. Let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes after turning off the heat.
- In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and sesame oil. Microwave for 30 seconds or heat in a pot until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the rice and mix well. It should be sticky!
- Line an 8×8 pan with plastic wrap and pack the rice tightly. Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours or in the freezer for 30 minutes until cold and firm.
- Once chilled, cut into squares or rectangles.
**Make the Spicy Tuna:**
- In a bowl, mix finely diced tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and sliced green onions.
**Assembly:**
- Top fried rice squares with thinly sliced avocado.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of spicy tuna on top. Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Dive in and enjoy your homemade Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Bites!
