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Quick and Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice

Crunchy golden rice squares topped with creamy spicy salmon and fresh garnishes for a restaurant-style appetizer.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crispy Rice Base
  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice cooled
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil for frying
Spicy Salmon
  • 8 oz sushi-grade salmon finely diced
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp sesame oil
Garnish
  • 0.5 avocado sliced
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into cooked sushi rice and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Press rice firmly into a parchment-lined dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
  3. Cut chilled rice into small rectangles or squares.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet and fry rice pieces until golden and crispy on both sides.
  5. Combine diced salmon, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  6. Place a spoonful of spicy salmon on each crispy rice piece.
  7. Top with avocado slices, green onions, and sesame seeds.
  8. Serve immediately while rice is warm and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use sushi-grade salmon for best flavor and food safety. Adjust spice level with more or less sriracha.

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