Crispy Rice With Spicy Salmon, Spinach Gomaae & Kombu Tsukudani

Crispy Rice Cakes Ingredients

3 cups cooked sushi rice (using 1&1/2 cup uncooked rice)1/2 tsp salt2 tbsp rice vinegar1 tbsp sugaroil (for frying)

Steps

Add cooked rice to a bowl.Combine the rest of the ingredients into a small saucepan, heat & stir to dissolve sugar.Pour rice vinegar mixture over rice & combine with a rice paddle.Line a 9×5 baking pan with cling wrap, add rice, press down with rice paddle to create an even layer.Cover & chill in the fridge overnight.Cut rice into 15 equal pieces, heat oil in a large nonstick pan, add rice cakes in batches, fry for 3 mins per side or until golden & transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.

Spicy Salmon

200 g sashimi grade salmon or ahi tuna2 tsp lime juice2 tbsp mayonnaise1 tbsp sriracha1 tsp sesame oil1 tsp soy sauce1/2 tsp wasabi paste

Steps To Make Spicy Salmon

Cut salmon into small pieces, transfer to a bowl, add lime juice, stir & rest for 5 mins.Add the rest of the ingredients, taste to adjust seasoning, cover & refrigerate until ready to use.

Horenso Gomaae

250 g spinachwater 1 tsp salt (for blanching spinach)2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds1 tbsp soy sauce1/2 tbsp sugar

Steps Make Horenso Gomaae

Grind sesame seeds with a mortar & pestle, add soy sauce, sugar & taste to adjust seasoning.Blanch spinach in salted water for 1 min, transfer into an ice bath for 1 min, drain & squeeze out excess water.Transfer into a bowl, cut into smaller pieces, add sesame sauce & toss to coat.

Kombu Tsukudani

55 g used kombu240 ml water1 tbsp rice vinegar2 tbsp soy sauce1 tsp sugar1/8 tsp chilli flakes

Steps Make Kombu

Cut Kombu Into Thin Strips, Transfer Into A Medium Saucepan, Add The Rest Of The Ingredients &Amp; Bring To A Boil On Medium Heat.Once Boiling, Reduce Heat To Low &Amp; Simmer Until The Liquid Is Almost Evaporated, About 20-25 Mins (If Still Not Tender, Add Water &Amp; Continue To Cook).Sprinkle Sesame Seeds &Amp; Set Aside Until Ready To Use.

Finishing

To assemble, arrange rice cakes on serving plate, place spicy salmon, spinach or kombu on top, garnish (optional) & serve.