Description
Salmon Crispy Rice is a delightful fusion dish that combines the crunch of crispy rice with the freshness of sushi-grade salmon, enhanced with a flavorful mix of soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha. This appetizer is a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Salmon Topping:
- 6 ounces sushi-grade salmon, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or to taste
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Optional Garnishes:
- sliced avocado
- sliced jalapeño
- microgreens
For Serving:
- soy sauce
- spicy mayo
Instructions
- Prepare Rice: Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt with cooked rice. Spread and chill in a rectangle shape. Cut into pieces.
- Fry Rice: Fry rice rectangles until crispy.
- Make Salmon Topping: Mix diced salmon with soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, lime juice, green onion, and sesame seeds.
- Assemble: Place salmon mixture on crispy rice. Garnish with optional toppings.
- Serve: Serve with soy sauce and spicy mayo.
Notes
- Use leftover sushi rice or prepare in advance.
- Substitute seared salmon if preferred.
- Ensure sushi-grade salmon for raw consumption.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
