Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon (Printer-Friendly Format)
Golden crispy rice topped with savory spicy salmon, creamy avocado, and jalapeño slices - a restaurant favorite made at home.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Crispy Rice
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2 cups short grain rice (sushi rice)
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3 tablespoons rice vinegar
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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Neutral high-heat oil, for frying
→ Spicy Salmon
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1 pound sushi-grade salmon, skin removed
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2 tablespoons Kewpie mayo (or regular mayo)
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2 tablespoons sriracha
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil plus more for drizzling
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1 stalk green onion, finely chopped
→ For Serving
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1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
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1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
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Toasted white sesame seeds, for sprinkling
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Sweet chili sauce, for drizzling
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Rinse and cook rice according to the package. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and kosher salt. Heat until dissolved, then pour over cooked rice and fan with a rice paddle to coat evenly. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with plastic wrap, press rice evenly into the pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 3 hours.
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Chop the salmon into small ¼-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Mix with mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and green onion. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Slice the firmed-up rice into 18 rectangles (6 columns by 3 rows). Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat to a depth of ½ inch. Fry rice blocks in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Top each rice block with a slice of avocado, a spoonful of spicy salmon, a jalapeño slice, a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, a drizzle of sweet chili sauce, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
# Additional Information:
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Freeze the rice until firm before cutting to help maintain shape during frying.
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If using fresh salmon, freeze it to kill any parasites before consuming raw.