Crunchy Sushi Rice Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Rice Base
01 -
1 teaspoon salt
02 -
1 ¼ cups water
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1 cup sushi rice
→ Seasoning
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar
→ For Frying
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½ cup olive oil
→ Optional
07 -
Furikake or sesame seeds
# Instructions:
01 -
Rinse the rice well until the water isn’t cloudy anymore. Combine the water, rice, and salt, and cook until soft. Let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
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Blend the sugar and rice vinegar together, and toss them with the warm rice.
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Flatten the rice into an 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for about an hour until it holds together.
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Slice the rice into small squares. You can add sesame seeds if you’d like.
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In a hot skillet with olive oil, fry each side for 3 to 4 minutes until crispy.
# Notes:
01 -
Works best with sushi rice
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Prepping the day before makes it easier
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Stays good in the fridge for up to 2 days