Description
Learn how to make restaurant-style Salmon Crispy Rice at home. This easy recipe features golden, crunchy rice topped with buttery salmon and a zesty sauce, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra for frying
- 6 oz sashimi-grade salmon, diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha or chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, avocado slices, microgreens
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook rice with water as per package instructions. While rice cooks, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl; microwave for 15 seconds and stir until dissolved. Gently fold the vinegar mixture into the cooked rice. Let cool to room temperature.
- Wet your hands and spread the rice onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 3/4 inch thick. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or freeze for 20 minutes, until firm. Cut the chilled rice into 1.5 x 2.5-inch rectangles.
- Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry rice pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced salmon, mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix gently until coated. Stir in green onions and sesame seeds.
- Top each crispy rice rectangle with a spoonful of the salmon mixture. Garnish with optional toppings like jalapeños, avocado, or microgreens. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use only sashimi- or sushi-grade salmon for safety and best taste.
- Ensure the rice is well chilled and firm for easy slicing and maximum crispiness.
- Crispy rice can be made ahead and frozen, then defrosted before slicing and frying.
- Assemble the bites just before serving to maintain rice crispiness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310cal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg