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Salmon Crispy Rice

Salmon Crispy Rice: Irresistibly Crunchy Flavor Fusion

Salmon Crispy Rice combines the crunch of sushi rice with fresh salmon and avocado, creating a must-try appetizer that's easy to customize.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 squares
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse well for best texture.
For the Salmon Topping
  • 8 ounces Sushi-grade Salmon Use fresh for vibrant flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Adds creamy richness.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust for spice preference.
For Assembly
  • 1 medium Avocado Select ripe avocados.
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Optional for mild taste.
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste Sesame Seeds Enhances flavor and appearance.
  • to taste Green Onions Finely chopped.
  • to taste Microgreens Adds freshness.

Equipment

  • Non-Stick Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Square mold or baking dish
  • spatula
  • Cookie cutter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook according to package instructions (about 20 minutes). Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Dice 8 ounces of sushi-grade salmon. In a bowl, mix with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1-2 tablespoons of sriracha. Set aside.
  3. Grease a square mold or dish. Press sushi rice into the mold to form compact squares. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry rice squares for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Top each rice square with a spoonful of salmon mixture and a slice of avocado, followed by jalapeño slices.
  6. Sprinkle with garnishes like sesame seeds, green onions, or microgreens. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve fresh for best flavor and maintain crispiness. Adjust sriracha to suit your spice tolerance.

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