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Crispy Rice Salmon

Crispy Rice Salmon: A Deliciously Crunchy Sushi Gem

Crispy Rice Salmon bites deliver a burst of flavor and texture, making them a must-try appetizer for sushi lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Short-grain sushi rice, rinsed until the water is clear.
  • 1 cup Water For cooking the rice.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Adds acidity.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Infuses flavor.
For the Salmon Mixture
  • 1 cup Salmon (Sushi Grade) Fresh and vibrant.
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayonnaise Adds creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon Yuzu Kosho Zesty condiment.
  • 1 tablespoon Yuzu Juice Adds brightness.
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce Enhances umami.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Enhances flavor.
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Sliced for garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds For crunchy texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • rice cooker
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Tray
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Rice Salmon
  1. Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear, then cook with a 1:1 ratio of water.
  2. Mix salt, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil; pour over warm rice.
  3. Press seasoned rice into a lined baking tray, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  4. Cut chilled rice into bite-sized squares, pat dry to remove moisture.
  5. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil; fry rice pieces until golden brown.
  6. Combine salmon, Kewpie mayonnaise, yuzu kosho, yuzu juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  7. Assemble by topping fried rice squares with salmon mixture, cucumber, sesame seeds, and green onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 5bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh sushi-grade salmon and enjoy the bites immediately after assembling to retain their crunch.

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