These crispy rice bites are easy to make and customizable with various toppings. The recipe includes a chickpea tuna mix and a ponzu marinated grapefruit segment for a burst of flavor. Perfect for a fun snack or appetizer.
1: Line a 9x9 baking tray with parchment and flatten the cooked rice into it.
2: Put the tray in the freezer while preparing the toppings.
3: In a bowl, mash the chickpeas and then add siracha, mayo, salt, and crushed nori sheets. Mix well and set aside.
4: Cut the grapefruit into segments and place them in a bowl with the ponzu.
5: Once the rice has firmed up, remove it from the freezer and cut it into small rectangles.
6: Heat about a centimeter of vegetable oil in a pan over high heat.
7: Fry the rice rectangles on each side for about 5 minutes or until golden.
8: Remove the fried rice and set them on a paper towel to soak up any excess oil.
9: For the chickpea tuna bites, lay a slice of avocado on the rice, sprinkle with salt, and add the chickpea mix. Drizzle with siracha and sprinkle with furikake.
10: For the grapefruit bites, squeeze some siracha mayo on the crispy rice, top with grapefruit segments and sliced spring onion. Enjoy!
