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Crispy Sushi Rice Bite

Crispy Sushi rice bite, topped with hot smoked trout, pickled red onion and finger lime pearls
Course Appetizer
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 250 ml Uncooked sushi rice
  • 375 ml Water
  • 60 ml Rice vinegar
  • 30 ml Sugar
  • 2.5 ml Salt
  • 15 ml Butter

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the uncooked sushi rice until cold water until the water runs clear.
  • Place the water into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
  • Add the rice and cook until soft and all the water has been absorbed.
  • In another saucepan, add the rice vinegar, oil, sugar and salt and bring to the boil.
  • Remove the cooked rice from the saucepan, allow to cool slightly for 5 minutes before stirring through the rice vinegar mixture. Try to incorporate as much air as possible when folding through the vinegar mixture.
  • Once combined, place the sushi rive into a baking tray and flatten.
  • Press the rice down firmly and place it into the fridge to set.
  • Once set, cut the pressed sushi rice into small 10cm x 10cm squares and remove from the tray.
  • Place the squares into a medium heated pan with the melted butter and gently fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  • Set aside to top with the toppings.

Assembly

  • Place the crispy sushi rice square onto the serving place.
  • Top with 10g hot smoked trout, 1 petal pickled red onion and 1 sprinkling of finger lime pearls.
  • Garnish with micro herbs, serve and enjoy.