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Crispy Rice Salmon

Crispy Rice Salmon Bites with a Zesty Yuzu Twist

Delightful Crispy Rice Salmon Bites infused with zesty yuzu kosho, combining crunchy rice with fresh salmon for an elegant appetizer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse until water runs clear
  • 1.25 cups Water For cooking the sushi rice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To enhance flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar For acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar To balance flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil For nutty flavor
For the Salmon Mixture
  • 1 cup Salmon (Sushi Grade) High-quality fish
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayonnaise For creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Yuzu Kosho Adds spice and citrus
  • 1 tablespoon Yuzu Juice For bright flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce For umami
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Enhances flavor profile
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Adds freshness and crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds For texture and appeal
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions For freshness

Equipment

  • Rice Cooker
  • skillet
  • baking tray
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook in a rice cooker or pot with water for about 18 minutes.
  2. Combine rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and sesame oil in a bowl. Once rice is cooked, fold in this mixture and let cool.
  3. Press the seasoned rice into a lined baking tray to about 1-inch thickness, cover with wrap, and chill for at least 3 hours.
  4. Slice the chilled rice into rectangles, heat oil in a skillet, and fry for about 2 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Mix diced salmon with Kewpie mayonnaise, yuzu kosho, yuzu juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well-coated.
  6. Assemble by placing cucumber on each rice piece, topping with salmon mixture, and garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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