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Swicy Mango Crispy Rice Sushi

Swicy Mango Crispy Rice Sushi

Swicy Mango Crispy Rice Sushi is a delightful fusion of sweetness and spice in a vegetarian, dairy-free snack.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse thoroughly
  • 1.5 cups Water For cooking rice
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Adds tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Balances acidity
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors
For Air-Frying
  • 1 spray Neutral Oil Spray For crispness
For the Tartare
  • 1 cup Mango Diced
  • 0.5 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 0.25 medium Red Onion Diced
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice For brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil For nuttiness
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chili Flakes For heat
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
For the Gochujang Mayo
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Or vegan mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang For heat
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Or maple syrup for sweetness
For Garnish
  • 2 sheets Nori For sushi presentation
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 2 scallions Finely Sliced For garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • pot
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cool water until clear, combine with water in a pot, boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Fold into cooled rice to coat evenly.
  3. Press cooled sushi rice into a lined baking dish, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Cut rice into squares, spray with oil, and air-fry for 12-15 minutes until golden.
  5. Dice mango, cucumber, and red onion. Combine in a bowl with lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, chili flakes, and salt.
  6. Mix mayonnaise with gochujang, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
  7. Assemble sushi bites by topping crisp rice with mango tartare and drizzling with gochujang mayo. Garnish and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the sushi rice is completely cool before shaping for optimal crispiness. Assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess.

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