Chef notes
We love sushi! We typically go out or order it in, but it's a lot of fun to make your own. This is always a staple appetizer at restaurants and will be an impressive homemade hit at your next gathering.
Technique tip: Using cooked sushi rice helps ensure you have crispy rice cakes that won't fall apart.
Swap option: You can always use sushi-grade tuna instead of the salmon, or simply top your crispy rice with sliced avocado and jalapeño for a vegetarian version.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 8 ounces sushi-grade salmon
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha (depending on heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- canola or peanut oil
- 1 large avocado, sliced into thin strips
- black or white sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Preparation
1.Place rice into a square baking dish lined with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 1 hour or, ideally, overnight.
2.Remove rice and place on a cutting board. Cut into 15 rectangles.
3.Finely chop your salmon and place in a medium-sized bowl. Add mayo, Sriracha, soy sauce and sesame oil, and stir to combine.
4.Coat a medium skillet with oil and heat over medium-high. Add rice in batches if necessary (you don't want them touching) and pan-fry for about 2 minutes per side, until golden.
5.Remove onto platter and top with salmon mixture, sliced avocado and sesame seeds.