Crispy Rice Salmon Cups 3 Secrets, Perfect Crunch Every Time
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Make crispy rice salmon cups for a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal. Perfect for appetizers or a light lunch.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 6 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz fresh salmon, diced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 tbsp pickled ginger
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Stir into the cooked rice.
- Press the rice firmly into a greased muffin tin to form cups. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes until crispy.
- Mix salmon with soy sauce and sesame oil. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Fill each rice cup with marinated salmon, avocado slices, and pickled ginger.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for better texture.
- Substitute salmon with tuna or cooked shrimp if preferred.
- Serve immediately for the best crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg