Salmon on 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, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved. Pour over the cooked sushi rice and mix until well combined.
02 - Line a baking pan with plastic wrap and transfer the rice into it. 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 and transfer to a bowl. Combine with Kewpie mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, scallion, and sesame oil. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
04 - Once chilled, cut the rice into 16 rectangles. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the rice on both sides until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to cool.
05 - Top each crispy rice piece with sliced avocado, a tablespoon of the salmon mixture, and sliced jalapeño. Sprinkle with toasted black and white sesame seeds. Serve immediately.