{"id":32977,"date":"2025-09-16T10:06:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T03:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=32977"},"modified":"2025-09-16T10:06:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T03:06:09","slug":"nobu-copycat-spicy-tuna-crispy-rice-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/nobu-copycat-spicy-tuna-crispy-rice-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"Nobu Copycat Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/nobu-copycat-spicy-tuna-crispy-rice-bites\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nobu-Copycat-Spicy-Tuna-Crispy-Rice-Bites.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nobu-Copycat-Spicy-Tuna-Crispy-Rice-Bites.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nobu-Copycat-Spicy-Tuna-Crispy-Rice-Bites-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nobu-Copycat-Spicy-Tuna-Crispy-Rice-Bites-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing your new go-to appetizer: Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Bites! These little delights gained fame at NOBU and blew up on TikTok, so I couldn&#8217;t resist giving them a try \u2013 now they&#8217;re a household favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive into crafting our own spicy tuna crispy rice at home, and trust me, it&#8217;s even better than takeout! Picture crispy rice cakes topped with creamy avocado, perfectly seasoned sashimi-grade tuna, spicy mayo, and sesame seeds. This dish took TikTok by storm, and I had to recreate it! While it might seem daunting, especially if you&#8217;re not a sushi master, making these bites is simpler than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32979-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Nobu Copycat Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bites<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>*Sushi Rice:*<\/h4><ul><li>2 cups sushi rice (rinsed well)<\/li><li>3 cups water<\/li><li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li><li>1\/4 cup rice vinegar<\/li><li>2 tablespoons granulated sugar<\/li><li>1 teaspoon sesame oil<\/li><\/ul><h4>*Spicy Tuna:*<\/h4><ul><li>1 pound ahi tuna (finely chopped)<\/li><li>1\/4 cup mayonnaise (Kewpie mayo preferred)<\/li><li>3 tablespoons sriracha<\/li><li>1 tablespoon soy sauce<\/li><li>2 teaspoons sesame oil<\/li><li>Juice of 1\/2 lime<\/li><li>1\/4 cup green onions (thinly sliced)<\/li><\/ul><h4>*Other:*<\/h4><ul><li>Vegetable oil (for frying)<\/li><li>Soy sauce (for dipping)<\/li><li>Avocado (thinly sliced or mashed)<\/li><li>Spicy mayo (to drizzle on top)<\/li><li>Toasted sesame seeds (to garnish)<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**Make the Sushi Rice:**<\/h4><ol><li>Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. If time allows, soak it in water for 15 minutes before rinsing.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>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!<\/li><li>Line an 8&#215;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.<\/li><li>Once chilled, cut into squares or rectangles.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Make the Spicy Tuna:**<\/h4><ol><li>In a bowl, mix finely diced tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and sliced green onions.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Assembly:**<\/h4><ol><li>Top fried rice squares with thinly sliced avocado.<\/li><li>Add 1-2 tablespoons of spicy tuna on top. Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle sesame seeds.<\/li><li>Dive in and enjoy your homemade Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Bites!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Appetizer<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32979-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Nobu Copycat Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bites<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>*Sushi Rice:*<\/h4><ul><li>2 cups sushi rice (rinsed well)<\/li><li>3 cups water<\/li><li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li><li>1\/4 cup rice vinegar<\/li><li>2 tablespoons granulated sugar<\/li><li>1 teaspoon sesame oil<\/li><\/ul><h4>*Spicy Tuna:*<\/h4><ul><li>1 pound ahi tuna (finely chopped)<\/li><li>1\/4 cup mayonnaise (Kewpie mayo preferred)<\/li><li>3 tablespoons sriracha<\/li><li>1 tablespoon soy sauce<\/li><li>2 teaspoons sesame oil<\/li><li>Juice of 1\/2 lime<\/li><li>1\/4 cup green onions (thinly sliced)<\/li><\/ul><h4>*Other:*<\/h4><ul><li>Vegetable oil (for frying)<\/li><li>Soy sauce (for dipping)<\/li><li>Avocado (thinly sliced or mashed)<\/li><li>Spicy mayo (to drizzle on top)<\/li><li>Toasted sesame seeds (to garnish)<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**Make the Sushi Rice:**<\/h4><ol><li>Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. If time allows, soak it in water for 15 minutes before rinsing.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>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!<\/li><li>Line an 8&#215;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.<\/li><li>Once chilled, cut into squares or rectangles.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Make the Spicy Tuna:**<\/h4><ol><li>In a bowl, mix finely diced tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and sliced green onions.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Assembly:**<\/h4><ol><li>Top fried rice squares with thinly sliced avocado.<\/li><li>Add 1-2 tablespoons of spicy tuna on top. Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle sesame seeds.<\/li><li>Dive in and enjoy your homemade Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Bites!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Appetizer<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introducing your new go-to appetizer: Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Bites! These little delights gained fame at NOBU and blew up on TikTok, so I couldn&#8217;t resist giving them a try \u2013 now they&#8217;re a household favorite. 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