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Rows of crispy rice squares topped with spicy salmon mix, spicy mayo, sweet soy glaze, and fresh jalapeño slices. Finished with sesame seeds and plated on a rectangular white dish.
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Crispy Spicy Salmon Rice

Crispy rice cubes topped with creamy spicy salmon, this dish is the perfect bite-sized appetizer or snack. 
Watch me make Crispy Salmon Rice
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Freezing Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food, Fusion, Japanese
Keyword: Asian Dinners, Better Than Takeout, Cheap Recipes, Crispy Rice, Easy Appetizer, Easy Recipes, Fusion Snack, Quick Recipe, Quick Recipes, Rice Cubes, Salmon Appetizer, Spicy Salmon, Sushi
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Rice Base:

Salmon Topping:

  • 4 oz fresh salmon finely minced
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp salt

Optional Garnish:

  • Spicy mayo
  • Eel sauce
  • Sesame seeds
  • Jalapeños

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour over the cooked rice and gently fold to mix.
  • Line a square container with plastic wrap. Press the seasoned rice firmly into the mold and freeze for 1 hour.
  • Finely mince the salmon and mix with mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and salt until creamy. Set aside.
  • Remove the chilled rice from the mold and cut into 1-inch squares.
  • Heat a nonstick pan over high heat. Sear the rice cubes on all sides, flipping frequently until golden and crispy. Let rest on a wire rack.
  • Spoon the salmon mixture onto the crispy rice. Garnish with spicy mayo, eel sauce, sesame seeds, and sliced jalapeños, if desired.

Notes

(1) I used short grain rice because of its glutinous properties, but medium grain rice can work too!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g