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Yield24 servings

Ingredients

spicy salmon

crispy rice

garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Line a 8”x8” baking dish with plastic wrap, leaving overhang on each side.

  2. 2

    Press rice into an even layer into the baking dish and cover with overhang plastic wrap.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate until rice is cold, at least 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Remove rice from baking dish, peel away plastic wrap. Transfer onto a cutting board.

  5. 5

    Slice rice block into about 1”x 2” rectangles.

  6. 6

    Place a large pan over medium-high heat and add oil.

  7. 7

    Once oil is hot, add rice squares (do in batches to not overcrowd pan). Fry for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and continue to fry for an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until brown and crisp.

  8. 8

    Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack.

  9. 9

    Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl.

  10. 10

    Gently fold together until fully and evenly combined.

  11. 11

    Top each crispy rice square with 1 tablespoon of spicy salmon mixture.

  12. 12

    Top each square with a sprinkle of furikake. Serve.

  13. 13

    Optional garnishes: Top each bite with a single jalapeno ring, followed by a dot of sriracha on top OR finish with a drizzle of sriracha.