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Salmon Crispy Rice

Salmon Crispy Rice is a flavorful and fun dish that combines crispy rice with fresh sushi-grade salmon, Kewpie mayo, and Sriracha. It’s easy to prepare and customizable, making it a perfect appetizer or light meal for any gathering.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups cooked sushi rice (short grain rice)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 lb sushi-grade salmon
  • 4 tbsp Kewpie mayo
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha
  • 2 tbsp chopped scallion
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • Sliced avocado (for topping)
  • Thinly sliced jalapeno (for topping)
  • Toasted black and white sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
  • Mix vinegar mixture with cooked sushi rice and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Finely chop sushi-grade salmon and combine with Kewpie mayo, Sriracha, soy sauce, scallion, and sesame oil.
  • Cut chilled rice into rectangles and fry in heated vegetable oil until golden and crispy.
  • Assemble by placing avocado, salmon mixture, and jalapeno on top of each crispy rice piece.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Using day-old sushi rice improves texture for frying.
Control oil temperature for optimal frying results.
Adjust Sriracha amount according to personal heat preference.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 500
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 55