Recipes & Cooking International Recipes Asian Recipes Japanese Recipes Crispy Rice Sushi Bites 5.0 (1) 1 Review It doesn't get better than crispy rice with spicy tuna. By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for more than 10 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on April 26, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Grant Webster Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 32 Yield: 32 bites Jump to Nutrition Facts Making sushi at home may be intimidating but our spicy tuna crispy rice recipe is easy to make with just a little prep. We'll walk you through how to make flavorful sushi rice and how to cook it to crisp, golden perfection. It is the perfect vehicle for spicy tuna and toppers like avocado and freshly sliced jalapeno peppers. Customize this spicy tuna with crispy rice with any toppings you like. You'll want to ensure you're using sushi-grade tuna for this recipe, as it's being served raw. You can substituted canned tuna but the flavor will be different. Crispy Rice Sushi Bites Ingredients Rice Bites 1 1/2 cups sushi rice 2 cups water 1 sheet kombu 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Spicy Tuna 1 pound sushi grade ahi tuna, finely chopped 3 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon lime juice Garnishes Thinly sliced avocado Toasted sesame seeds Furikake Sliced green onions Sliced fresh jalapeno peppers Directions Add rice to a large, deep bowl. Fill with cold water and rub rice together with hands until water turns milky white. Strain water from rice. Repeat 3 or 4 times until you can see rice through 3 inches of water. Strain rice from water. Add rice to a small saucepan. Stir in kombu and the 2 cups water. How to Cook Rice in a Slow Cooker Cover and bring rice to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Remove and discard kombu. Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Add rice and stir until well incorporated and no lumps of rice remain. Allow to cool slightly before handling. Line a square 8x8-inch baking pan with plastic wrap. Gently press the rice into the bottom of the dish and cover with additional plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. Remove rice from pan and cut into bite size rectangles (2x1-inch). In a deep, large skillet heat 3/4-inch of oil to 365°F. Working in batches, carefully place rice squares into the oil with a slotted spoon. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes each side. Remove from pan and place on a wire rack over a sheet pan to cool (inside of bite should still be a bit soft and chewy). In a medium bowl mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice until incorporated. Serve with crispy rice bites and garnish as desired with sliced avocado, furikake, sesame seeds, green onions, and sliced jalapenos. Frequently Asked Questions What is kombu? Kombu is a type of edible seaweed or kelp, and is commonly used to make Japanese dashi broth. It has a mildly sweet and salty flavor and tastes lightly of the sea. Some may even compare the flavor to mushrooms or umami. You can find this pantry ingredient at Asian markets, online, or in health food stores. What is furikake? Furikake is a Japanese condiment blend made with sesame seeds, nori, dried fish, spices, sugar, and salt. Each blend may be different. It's commonly used as a topping for rice, fish, veggies, and sushi. Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 71 Calories 4g Fat 4g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 32 Calories 70.9 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3.9g 5% Saturated Fat 0.6g 3% Cholesterol 7.2mg 2% Sodium 150.8mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 4.4g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 1g Protein 4.8g 10% Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% Vitamin C 2.2mg 2% Calcium 13mg 1% Iron 0.4mg 2% Potassium 151.7mg 3% Fatty acids, total trans 0g Vitamin D 11.7IU Alanine 0.3g Arginine 0.3g Ash 1g Aspartic acid 0.5g Caffeine 0mg Carotene, alpha 6.2mcg Choline, total 13.4mg Copper, Cu 0.1mg Cystine 0.1g Energy 296.6kJ Fluoride, F 11.4mcg Folate, total 12.6mcg Glutamic acid 0.7g Glycine 0.2g Histidine 0.1g Isoleucine 0.2g Leucine 0.4g Lysine 0.4g Methionine 0.1g Magnesium, Mg 14.5mg Manganese, Mn 0.1mg Niacin 3.5mg Phosphorus, P 64mg Pantothenic acid 0.3mg Phenylalanine 0.2g Phytosterols 3.9mg Proline 0.2g Retinol 3.3mcg Selenium, Se 15.8mcg Serine 0.2g Starch 0g Theobromine 0mg Threonine 0.2g Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.4mg Tryptophan 0.1g Tyrosine 0.2g Valine 0.2g Vitamin A, IU 69.9IU Vitamin A, RAE 6.3mcg Vitamin B-12 0.3mcg Vitamin B-6 0.2mg Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 6.4mcg Water 43.2g Zinc, Zn 0.3mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.