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Salmon Crispy Rice

Delicious Salmon Crispy Rice for a Fun Sushi Night at Home

This Salmon Crispy Rice offers a delightful fusion of flavors and textures for a perfect appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Sushi Rice Chilled
For the Salmon Mixture
  • 8 oz Salmon (sushi-grade) Or canned salmon/tuna for budget-friendly option
  • 3 tbsp Mayonnaise Consider Myokai mayonnaise for authenticity
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust based on spice preference
For the Toppings
  • 1 medium Avocado Ripe
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Adjust to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • Sesame seeds Optional
  • Chopped green onions Optional

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salmon Crispy Rice
  1. Cook sushi rice according to package instructions, about 20 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar after cooking and chill completely.
  2. Finely chop sushi-grade salmon and mix in a bowl with mayonnaise and sriracha.
  3. Once cooled, shape sushi rice into cookie cutter shapes or squares.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet and fry rice squares for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Drain fried rice squares and top with salmon mixture, avocado slices, and jalapeño.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure sushi rice is well-chilled and fry immediately for a crispy texture. Store leftovers separately.

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