Salmon Crispy Rice (Print Version)

# 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 - Jalapeño, thinly sliced
14 - Black and white sesame seeds, toasted

# Instructions:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar with sugar and salt. Stir until dissolved. Pour the mixture over cooked sushi rice and mix until well combined.
02 - Transfer the seasoned rice to a baking pan lined with plastic wrap. Gently press the rice to create an even layer. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
03 - Chop the sushi-grade salmon into small pieces and transfer it to a bowl. Combine the salmon with mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, scallions, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
04 - Once the rice is chilled, cut it into 16 rectangles. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the rice rectangles until both sides are golden and crispy. Remove from the pan and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
05 - Top each crispy rice piece with a slice of avocado, a tablespoon of spicy salmon mixture, and a slice of jalapeño. Sprinkle with toasted black and white sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure the rice is completely chilled before frying to maintain shape and crispiness.