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Crispy Rice Sushi
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Crispy Rice Sushi
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Crispy Rice Sushi

A popular and delicious sushi variation featuring crispy, pan-fried rice cakes topped with fresh ingredients like spicy tuna, avocado, and a drizzle of sauce. This recipe provides a delightful textural contrast and a burst of flavors in every bite, perfect for an appetizer or a light meal.
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Finished Crispy Rice Sushi
Finished Crispy Rice Sushi

Recipe Information

25m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Japanese
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
18g
Protein
35g
Carbs
22g
Fat
Platter of Crispy Rice Sushi
Platter of Crispy Rice Sushi

Ingredients

  • Cooked Japanese short-grain rice
    (For crispy rice base)

    3 cups

  • Rice vinegar
    (For seasoning sushi rice)

    3 tablespoons

  • Sugar
    (For seasoning sushi rice)

    1 teaspoon

  • Salt
    (For seasoning sushi rice)

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Mayonnaise
    (For spicy mayo)

    4 tablespoons

  • Sriracha
    (Adjust to taste for spicy mayo)

    2 tablespoons

  • Soy sauce
    (For spicy mayo)

    1 teaspoon

  • Sesame oil
    (For spicy mayo)

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Sushi-grade salmon
    (Diced)

    150 grams

  • Avocado
    (Sliced)

    0.5 avocado

  • Jalapeño
    (Sliced, for garnish)

    0.3 jalapeño

  • Green onions
    (Chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons

  • Sesame seeds
    (For garnish)

    1 teaspoon

  • Neutral oil
    (For frying rice)

    3 tablespoons
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Crispy Rice with Toppings
Crispy Rice with Toppings

Instructions

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  • 1

    Form sushi rice into small, rectangular patties, ensuring they are compact and firm.
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    Form sushi rice into small, rectangular patties, ensuring they are compact and firm.
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    Wet your hands or use plastic wrap to prevent the rice from sticking while forming the patties.
  • 2

    Heat a pan with a small amount of oil over medium-high heat, then pan-fry the rice patties until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
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    Heat a pan with a small amount of oil over medium-high heat, then pan-fry the rice patties until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
    10m

    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to achieve maximum crispiness.
  • 3

    Dice fresh tuna into small pieces and mix it thoroughly with mayonnaise, sriracha, and a dash of soy sauce in a bowl.
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    Dice fresh tuna into small pieces and mix it thoroughly with mayonnaise, sriracha, and a dash of soy sauce in a bowl.
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    Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preferred spice level.
  • 4

    Slice a ripe avocado into thin, even pieces suitable for topping.
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    Slice a ripe avocado into thin, even pieces suitable for topping.
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    Choose an avocado that is ripe but still firm to make slicing easier.
  • 5

    Assemble by placing a generous spoonful of the spicy tuna mixture onto each crispy rice patty, then top with an avocado slice and a thin slice of jalapeño. Garnish with sesame seeds.
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    Assemble by placing a generous spoonful of the spicy tuna mixture onto each crispy rice patty, then top with an avocado slice and a thin slice of jalapeño. Garnish with sesame seeds.
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    For an extra kick, a squeeze of lime juice over the finished sushi can brighten the flavors.
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