Description
A healthy fusion appetizer featuring seasoned sushi rice topped with marinated, oven-baked salmon cubes for a warm, savory experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 3 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Mirin
- 1 tsp Grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice until clear. Cook according to package instructions, then stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk soy sauce, mirin, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add salmon cubes and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Wet hands with vinegared water. Shape the rice into 20 small, tight oval mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place one cube of marinated salmon on top of each rice mound, pressing firmly to secure.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes until salmon is opaque.
- Brush remaining marinade over the salmon during the final 2 minutes of baking for a glossy finish.
- Remove from oven and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion