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Mango Crispy Rice Sushi

Mango Crispy Rice Sushi: A Fresh Twist on Flavorful Fun

Mango Crispy Rice Sushi is a gluten-free, customizable dish with a delightful crunch and flavor explosion, perfect for appetizers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Base
  • 1 cup sushi rice short-grain rice can be used as a substitute
  • 1.25 cups water for cooking the rice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar adds tangy flavor
  • 1 tablespoon sugar balances acidity
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt elevates flavor
For the Crispy Coating
  • 1 spray neutral oil spray for air frying
For the Topping
  • 1 piece mango ripe for sweetness
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped, optional
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce tamari can be used for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil optional
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional for heat
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise can use vegan mayo
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang for spiciness
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup optional for sweetness
For Garnishing
  • 1 sheet nori cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons sliced scallions for garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • plastic wrap
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then combine with water in a pot. Bring to boil over medium heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and steam for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until dissolved. Fold into cooked rice gently and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Press cooled rice into a lined baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
  4. Cut the chilled rice into rectangles about 2x3 inches. Preheat air fryer to 400°F, spray rice with oil, and air fry for 12-15 minutes until crispy.
  5. Mix mango, cucumber, red onion, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a bowl until combined for the tartare.
  6. Whisk mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, and honey/maple syrup in another bowl until smooth for the sauce.
  7. Assemble sushi by topping rice pieces with mango tartare and drizzling with gochujang mayo. Garnish with nori, sesame seeds, and scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the rice is completely chilled before frying to achieve perfect crunch.

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