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Quick and Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice

Crispy golden sushi rice squares topped with creamy spicy salmon for a delicious restaurant-style sushi appetizer.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice Base
  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
Crispy Rice
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
Spicy Salmon Topping
  • 8 oz fresh sushi-grade salmon finely diced
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp lime juice
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear.
  2. Cook rice with water until tender.
  3. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt and fold into rice.
  4. Press rice into a lined pan and chill until firm.
  5. Cut rice into small rectangles.
  6. Heat oil in skillet and fry rice pieces until crispy.
  7. Mix salmon with mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
  8. Top crispy rice with spicy salmon and garnish.

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing sriracha.