Crispy Salmon Rice Bites With A Perfect Crunch And Flavor
Crispy Salmon Rice Bites With A Perfect Crunch And Flavor are golden fried sushi rice cakes topped with creamy avocado and spicy salmon, offering crisp edges, tender centers, and bold, fresh flavor in every bite.
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Ingredients
Crispy Rice Cakes
- 2½ cups cooked sushi rice made from 1¼ cups dry rice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Oil for frying
Spicy Salmon
- 8 ounces sushi grade salmon or ahi tuna
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sliced scallions
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
Toppings
- 1 large avocado mashed
- Sliced jalapeños
- Sushi ginger
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix the cooked sushi rice with the warmed rice vinegar, salt, and sugar until the grains look glossy and lightly sticky.
- Press the seasoned rice firmly into a plastic wrap lined 9x5 inch pan and chill for at least 1 hour so it sets.
- Finely chop the salmon and gently combine it with mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, wasabi, and scallions, then refrigerate.
- Cut the chilled rice into 15 pieces and fry in hot oil over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Mash the avocado with a pinch of salt and wasabi, spread onto the crispy rice, top with salmon, and finish with jalapeño, sesame seeds, and sushi ginger.