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:**

  1. Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. If time allows, soak it in water for 15 minutes before rinsing.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. Once chilled, cut into squares or rectangles.

**Make the Spicy Tuna:**

  1. In a bowl, mix finely diced tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and sliced green onions.

**Assembly:**

  1. Top fried rice squares with thinly sliced avocado.
  2. Add 1-2 tablespoons of spicy tuna on top. Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle sesame seeds.
  3. Dive in and enjoy your homemade Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Bites!
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