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Spicy Tuna with Crispy Rice (Budget Recipe)

These are a budget recreation of the Nobu inspired spicy tuna and crispy rice bites that are trending all over the internet.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: mains, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4
Calories: 418kcal
Cost: £1.38

Ingredients

  • 200 g sushi rice, cooked according to packet instructions (£2.12)
  • 290 g (2 tins) drained tuna (£0.59x2)=(£1.18)
  • 3 spring onion, thinly sliced (£0.40)
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha (£1.80)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil

Instructions

  • Start by seasoning the cooked sushi rice with a splash of rice wine vinegar and salt.
  • Pour the rice into an 8 by 10 inch container. Using a wooden spoon, firmly press the sushi into the container until compact. Add foil onto the top of the container and continue to press. Pop in the fridge for a couple of hours or leave overnight.
  • Next, remove the foil and flip the container onto a chopping board and tap until the rice falls out in one piece. Slice into around 20 pieces.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, sriracha, mayonnaise, rice wine vinegar and soy sauce. Also add ⅔ of the thinly sliced spring onion, reserving some for garnish later.
  • Add rapeseed oil to a non-stick frying pan and increase the heat to high. In batches, fry the rice squares for 2 minutes (or until golden and crispy) on each side.
  • Top the crispy rice with the spicy tuna and garnish with the reserved spring onion

Notes

  • Using a flat spoon or heavy object, firmly press the sushi rice into the container until it is compact, this is key as you want the rice to stick together! 
  • Prepare tuna mix with mayo, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and adjust the sriracha for desired spiciness.
  • Fry rice squares/rectangles in hot oil until golden brown and crispy for around 2 minutes on either side, then assemble with toppings once cooled.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g