Description
This Salmon Crispy Rice is a delightful appetizer combining crispy sushi rice squares with a flavorful spicy salmon topping, perfect for parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2½ cups water
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup sushi-grade salmon, diced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Avocado slices (optional, for topping)
- Pickled jalapeños (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook it with 2½ cups water in a rice cooker or on the stove.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Once rice is cooked, fold in the vinegar mixture and let it cool slightly.
- Spread the seasoned rice into a square or rectangular pan lined with parchment paper. Press firmly to compact. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Once chilled, cut the rice into bite-sized rectangles or squares.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the rice pieces until golden and crispy on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine diced salmon, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice. Mix well.
- Top each crispy rice square with a spoonful of spicy salmon mixture.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, avocado slices, or pickled jalapeños as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use wet hands or a spatula when pressing rice to avoid sticking.
- Chilling the rice before cutting is essential for clean shapes and easier frying.
- Only use sushi-grade salmon for raw consumption.
- You can prepare the rice and salmon mixture ahead, but assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
