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Crispy Rice Salmon Cucumber Salad

Crispy Rice Salmon Cucumber Salad: The Ultimate Flavor Fusion


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 portions 1x

Description

A refreshing and flavorful salad with crispy rice, savory salmon, and crunchy cucumber topped with a spicy mayo twist.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 200g fresh sushi-grade salmon, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • Chopped green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into warm sushi rice. Let cool completely.
  2. Form rice into small squares or rounds and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and fry rice pieces until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a bowl, mix diced salmon with soy sauce and sesame oil.
  5. In another bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha to make spicy mayo.
  6. Assemble: top crispy rice with salmon, cucumber, a dab of spicy mayo, green onions, and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Make sure the rice is fully cooled and firm before frying for best crispiness. Use sushi-grade salmon only.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Fried
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: crispy rice, salmon, cucumber, spicy mayo, sushi, salad