Description
These Salmon Crispy Rice bites are a delightful fusion of Japanese flavors, featuring crispy pan-fried sushi rice topped with a zesty salmon mixture and creamy avocado. Perfect for appetizers or a light main course!
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice, cooled
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Salmon Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola or avocado oil)
- 6 oz sushi-grade salmon, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Extra sriracha or spicy mayo for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Rice: Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the cooked rice. Shape into small rectangles or rounds.
- Pan-Fry Rice: Cook rice pieces in oil until crispy.
- Make Salmon Mixture: Combine salmon, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, mayonnaise, and green onion.
- Assemble: Top crispy rice with avocado slices, salmon mixture, sesame seeds, and spicy mayo.
Notes
- Use day-old sushi rice for best results
- Salmon mixture can be made ahead
- Try variations with spicy tuna or crab
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Assembly
- Cuisine: Japanese, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
