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Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Enjoy the delightful combination of crispy rice topped with spicy salmon, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of textures and flavors that will surely satisfy your taste buds.


Ingredients

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Crispy Rice:

  • 2 cups short grain rice (sushi rice)
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Neutral, high-heat oil for frying

Spicy Salmon:

  • 1 pound sushi-grade salmon, skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayo (or regular mayo)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 stalk green onion, finely chopped

For Serving:

  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • Toasted white sesame seeds for sprinkling
  • Sweet Chili Sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crispy Rice: Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fold the vinegar mixture into the cooked rice. Shape into small rounds and fry until crispy.
  2. Make Spicy Salmon: In a bowl, mix mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions. Cube salmon and mix with the spicy mayo.
  3. Assemble: Place crispy rice on a plate, top with spicy salmon, avocado slices, jalapeño slices, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce.

Notes

  • Make sure the rice is cooled before frying for crispy texture.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of sriracha used.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg