Salmon Crispy Rice Bites (Print Version)

Golden crispy rice topped with spicy salmon, creamy avocado, and a hint of jalapeño for an easy appetizer.

# Ingredients:

→ Crispy Rice

01 - 3 cups cooked sushi rice, short-grain
02 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
03 - 1 tablespoon sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Spicy Salmon

06 - 1 pound sushi-grade salmon
07 - 4 tablespoons Kewpie mayo
08 - 2 tablespoons sriracha
09 - 2 tablespoons scallion, chopped
10 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce
11 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil

→ Serving

12 - Sliced avocado
13 - Jalapeno, thinly sliced
14 - Black and white sesame seeds, toasted

# Steps:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar with sugar and salt, then stir until dissolved. Pour the mixture over cooked sushi rice and mix until well combined.
02 - Transfer the rice to a baking pan lined with plastic wrap. Gently press the rice to even it out. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
03 - Chop the sushi-grade salmon into small pieces. Transfer to a bowl, then combine with Kewpie mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, scallion, and sesame oil. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
04 - Once the rice is chilled, cut it into 16 rectangles. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the rice until both sides are golden. Remove from heat and cool on a paper towel.
05 - Top each crispy rice piece with sliced avocado, a tablespoon of spicy salmon mixture, and a slice of jalapeno. Sprinkle with black and white sesame seeds and serve immediately.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - For best results, chill the rice overnight to ensure it holds its shape during frying.