Salmon Crispy Rice Balls

5 mins
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Season the sushi rice with sushi vinegar by mixing it through gently.
  2. 2In a large bowl, mix together chopped salmon, Japanese mayo, sriracha, and chives. Chill the mixture.
  3. 3Using an onigiri mold or clean wet hands, form the rice balls with salmon mixture in the center.
  4. 4Preheat oil in a pan. Shallow fry each rice ball on each side just until golden brown.
  5. 5Brush each side with ponzu, wrap with seaweed, garnish with more filling, and top with a slice of jalapeno.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sushi rice
  • 2 tbsp sushi vinegar
  • 0.5 lb sashimi grade salmon
  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayo
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tbsp sliced chives
  • 3 tbsp ponzu
  • 1 jalapeno

Equipment

knifebowlonigiri moldfrying pantongs