Salmon Crispy Rice Recipe
This Salmon Crispy Rice recipe combines perfectly seasoned sushi rice fried until golden and crispy, topped with a creamy, spicy halal salmon mix, mashed avocado, and zesty garnishes for a delightful appetizer or snack that balances texture and flavor.
- Author: Hannah
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired fusion
- Diet: Halal
Rice Mixture
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (cooled completely)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Frying
- Neutral oil, for frying (such as vegetable or canola oil)
Salmon Topping
- 4 oz cooked halal salmon (or sushi-grade if available)
- 1½ tbsp halal mayonnaise
- 1½ tsp sriracha
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of salt
Additional Toppings
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- Thinly sliced jalapeño
- Extra sriracha (optional drizzle)
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Prepare the Rice Mixture: In a bowl, gently mix the cooked and completely cooled sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until well combined. Use damp hands to shape the rice into small rectangular cakes about 2 inches long, ensuring they hold together well.
- Fry the Rice Cakes: Heat a generous amount of neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the rice rectangles in the hot oil and fry each side for 2–3 minutes until they turn golden brown and achieve a crispy texture. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Prepare the Spicy Salmon Mixture: In a bowl, flake the cooked halal salmon and mix it thoroughly with halal mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt until creamy and evenly blended.
- Assemble the Crispy Rice: Spread a layer of mashed avocado on top of each crispy rice cake. Then, spoon a generous amount of the spicy salmon mixture over the avocado layer.
- Garnish and Serve: Decorate each piece with thin slices of jalapeño, a light drizzle of extra sriracha if desired, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Use damp hands to shape the rice to prevent sticking.
- You can substitute the halal salmon with sushi-grade salmon if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your spice tolerance.
- For a healthier version, consider pan-searing the rice cakes with minimal oil instead of deep frying.
- Make sure the sushi rice is fully cooled before shaping to achieve the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 rice cakes with toppings)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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