Description
Crispy Salmon Rice Bites are a delightful snack made with sushi rice and marinated salmon, served with avocado and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Wasabi and pickled ginger, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
- While the rice cools, prepare the salmon. Cut the salmon fillet into small cubes. In a bowl, combine the salmon, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cooled sushi rice in small, flat cakes (about 2 tablespoons each). Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- To assemble, top each crispy rice cake with a spoonful of the marinated salmon, a slice of avocado, and a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately with wasabi and pickled ginger on the side, if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, mix sriracha into the salmon marinade.
- You can substitute the salmon with cooked shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg