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Salmon Crispy Rice

Savory Salmon Crispy Rice: Your New Favorite Sushi Snack

Discover the delightful blend of crispy rice squares topped with creamy avocado and zesty salmon in this Salmon Crispy Rice recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Sushi Rice Rinsed thoroughly
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil For frying
For the Salmon Topping
  • 1 cup Sushi-grade Salmon Diced
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option
  • 1-2 tbsp Sriracha Adjust for heat preference
For the Garnishes
  • 1 each Avocado Ripe, sliced
  • 1 each Jalapeño Optional, diced
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions Chopped

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • Cookie Cutter
  • large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salmon Crispy Rice
  1. Cook sushi rice according to package instructions, then cool on a baking sheet for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Mix diced salmon with mayonnaise and sriracha until well incorporated.
  3. Shape chilled sushi rice into 1-inch thick squares using a cookie cutter or by hand.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet until shimmering, then fry rice squares for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Assemble by placing salmon topping on fried rice squares and garnishing with avocado, jalapeño, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the sushi rice for at least 30 minutes for optimal texture when frying. Adjust the amount of sriracha based on your spice preference.

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