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Salmon Crispy Rice

A delightful fusion dish featuring crispy rice topped with flavorful salmon, perfect for appetizers or a light meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crispy Rice Base
  • 2 cups sushi rice rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water for cooking rice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Salmon Topping
  • 12 ounces fresh salmon skinless, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional, for spice
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. In a rice cooker, combine sushi rice and water. Cook according to rice cooker instructions.
  2. Once cooked, transfer rice to a mixing bowl. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved, then fold into the rice. Allow to cool.
Fry the Rice
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, form small squares or rounds of rice and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Prepare the Salmon
  1. In a bowl, combine salmon cubes, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha. Let marinate for about 10 minutes.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Top each crispy rice piece with a spoonful of marinated salmon. Garnish with sliced green onions and black sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. Can be served with additional soy sauce on the side.

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