Go Back
+ servings

Salmon Crispy Rice

A delicious fusion dish featuring crispy rice topped with marinated salmon and garnished with avocado and spicy mayo.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crispy Rice Base
  • 2 cups sushi rice rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Salmon Topping
  • 1 pound sushi-grade salmon diced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
  • 1 avocado sliced
Spicy Mayo
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 green onions sliced

Method
 

Prepare Sushi Rice
  1. In a rice cooker, combine sushi rice and water. Cook according to rice cooker instructions.
  2. Once cooked, transfer rice to a mixing bowl. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved, then fold into the rice gently. Let cool.
Fry Rice
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add cooled sushi rice and press down to form an even layer.
  2. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Prepare Salmon Topping
  1. In a bowl, combine diced salmon, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Assemble Dish
  1. Cut the crispy rice into squares or rectangles. Top each piece with marinated salmon, a slice of avocado, and drizzle with spicy mayo.
  2. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For best results, use sushi-grade salmon and ensure the rice is cooled before frying for optimal crispiness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!