Description
These Salmon Crispy Rice bites are a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, featuring crispy pan-fried sushi rice topped with a spicy salmon mixture, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Perfect for entertaining or as a unique appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
Sushi Rice:
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Salmon Topping:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 ounces sushi-grade salmon, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- sesame seeds for garnish
- extra sriracha or spicy mayo for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Sushi Rice: Combine warm sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Chill, then cut into rectangles.
- Fry Rice: Fry rice pieces until golden and crispy.
- Make Salmon Topping: Mix diced salmon with mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Top each rice piece with the salmon mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Add avocado, green onions, sesame seeds, and extra spicy mayo. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter option, air fry the rice at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- If sushi-grade salmon is unavailable, briefly sear the salmon before dicing.
- Best enjoyed fresh for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
