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Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon

Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon: Your New Favorite Sushi Twist

Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon is a delightful sushi-inspired appetizer, blending golden, crunchy rice with a creamy, zesty salmon mix.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Short Grain Rice (Sushi Rice) Use sushi rice for best stickiness
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Adds acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Introduces sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Neutral High-Heat Oil For frying
For the Spicy Salmon Mix
  • 8 ounces Sushi-Grade Salmon Skinless and fresh
  • 1/4 cup Kewpie Mayo Provides creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust for heat
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Enhances umami
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil Imparts nutty flavor
  • 2 stems Green Onion Chopped for freshness
For the Toppings
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced for topping
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Sliced for heat
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted White Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Chili Sauce Drizzled for sweetness

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • baking pan
  • Frying Pan
  • knife
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly and cook it according to package instructions. Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Mix with cooked rice, press into a lined baking pan, cover, and freeze for 3 hours.
Make the Spicy Salmon
  1. Chop the sushi-grade salmon into small cubes. In a bowl, combine salmon with Kewpie mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and chopped green onion. Mix well and refrigerate.
Fry the Rice
  1. Cut the firm rice into rectangles. In a pan, heat the neutral high-heat oil and carefully fry the rice blocks until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel.
Assemble the Dish
  1. On each crispy rice block, place a slice of avocado, a spoonful of spicy salmon mix, a slice of jalapeño, drizzle with sesame oil and sweet chili sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure rice is tightly packed when freezing to maintain shape; use fresh sushi-grade salmon for flavor and safety.

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