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Crispy Rice Salmon

Crispy Rice Salmon Bites: A Crunchy Flavor Explosion

Delight in these crispy rice salmon bites, a playful fusion of textures with rich sushi-grade salmon and zesty yuzu kosho.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse until water runs clear
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
For the Salmon Mixture
  • 8 ounces Salmon (sushi grade) Choose from a reliable source
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Yuzu Kosho Spicy citrus paste
  • 1 tablespoon Yuzu Juice For brightness
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped

Equipment

  • Rice Cooker
  • Skillet
  • baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • plastic wrap
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Rice Salmon
  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Cook the rice with water, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together salt, rice vinegar, sugar, and toasted sesame oil until dissolved. Fold into cooked rice and let it cool.
  3. Spread the seasoned rice in a lined baking tray, press down and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  4. Cut the chilled rice into bite-sized rectangles and pat moisture off each piece.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry rice pieces for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
  6. Combine chopped salmon with Kewpie mayonnaise, yuzu kosho, yuzu juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well mixed.
  7. Assemble the bites by topping each piece of crispy rice with the salmon mixture and garnishing with cucumbers, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, enjoy immediately after assembling. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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