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Crispy Rice Salmon

Crispy Rice Salmon Bites That Will Wow Your Guests

Crispy Rice Salmon offers a flavor explosion, perfect as an impressive appetizer for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse until water runs clear
  • 1.25 cups Water For cooking rice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Can be swapped with honey
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Regular sesame oil can be used
For the Salmon Mixture
  • 8 ounces Salmon Choose sushi-grade
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayonnaise Creamy secret ingredient
  • 1 teaspoon Yuzu Kosho Substitute with chili paste if required
  • 1 tablespoon Yuzu Juice Can substitute with fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium to keep it lighter
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Adds freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Gives delightful texture
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chives are an excellent substitute

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Skillet
  • Baking tray
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Rice Salmon
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook in a rice cooker with water for 20 minutes.
  2. Once cooked, let rice sit covered for 10 minutes, then mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into it.
  3. Press seasoned rice into a lined baking tray and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  4. Carefully slice the rice into bite-sized rectangles and dry them with a paper towel.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry rice rectangles until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. In a bowl, mix chopped salmon with Kewpie mayonnaise, yuzu kosho, yuzu juice, and soy sauce.
  7. Assemble by placing cucumber on each rice rectangle, add spicy salmon mixture, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assembled crispy rice salmon bites are best served fresh for optimal crunch and flavor.

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