Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice
Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice
Ingredients
For the Crispy Rice
- 2 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Spicy Salmon
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed, finely diced
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Garnish
- 2 teaspoons furikake
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Finely dice the salmon fillet into small, uniform cubes. Ensure the skin is removed before dicing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the diced salmon, Japanese mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the salmon is evenly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Line a rectangular mold (approximately 8x4 inches) or a small baking dish with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang on the sides. Press the day-old cooked rice very firmly into the mold, ensuring it is tightly packed and level. This is crucial for the rice to hold its shape.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Using the plastic wrap overhang, carefully lift the molded rice block out of the mold and invert it onto a clean cutting board. Remove the plastic wrap. Using a sharp, wet knife, cut the block of rice into 8 equal rectangular pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (a small piece of rice should sizzle when added), carefully place the rice pieces into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to fry in batches.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Fry the rice pieces for 3-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Once crispy, transfer the rice to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Arrange the crispy rice pieces on a serving platter. Spoon a generous amount of the spicy salmon mixture onto the top of each crispy rice piece.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Garnish each piece with a sprinkle of furikake and some thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice
For the Crispy Rice
- 2 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Spicy Salmon
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed, finely diced
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Garnish
- 2 teaspoons furikake
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Finely dice the salmon fillet into small, uniform cubes. Ensure the skin is removed before dicing.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the diced salmon, Japanese mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the salmon is evenly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Line a rectangular mold (approximately 8x4 inches) or a small baking dish with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang on the sides. Press the day-old cooked rice very firmly into the mold, ensuring it is tightly packed and level. This is crucial for the rice to hold its shape.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Using the plastic wrap overhang, carefully lift the molded rice block out of the mold and invert it onto a clean cutting board. Remove the plastic wrap. Using a sharp, wet knife, cut the block of rice into 8 equal rectangular pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (a small piece of rice should sizzle when added), carefully place the rice pieces into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to fry in batches.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Fry the rice pieces for 3-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Once crispy, transfer the rice to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Arrange the crispy rice pieces on a serving platter. Spoon a generous amount of the spicy salmon mixture onto the top of each crispy rice piece.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Garnish each piece with a sprinkle of furikake and some thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice!
⏱️ 1 min