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Crispy Rice with Spicy Shrimp Salad

Crispy Rice with Spicy Shrimp Salad: A Crunchy Flavor Adventure

Enjoy a delicious adventure with Crispy Rice with Spicy Shrimp Salad, combining crispy rice squares and a zesty shrimp salad.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Rice
  • 1.5 cups Short Grain Sushi Rice Provides ideal structure
  • 400 ml Water
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 tbsp Mirin Use gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Spicy Shrimp Salad
  • 12 oz Large Shrimp (21-30 count) Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Substitute with regular breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Kewpie Mayonnaise Or regular mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust to taste
  • 1 small Diced Jalapeño Omit for milder flavor
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Use Tamari for gluten-free
For Toppings
  • 1 medium Hass Avocado Slice before serving
  • 2 tbsp Eel Sauce Optional drizzle

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • loaf pan
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice, water, and salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 20 minutes.
  2. Cool rice and pack into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap. Press down firmly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Cut rice into eight equal squares after chilling.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 375°F (190ºC). Fry rice squares for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a separate pan, heat oil and cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink. Finely chop shrimp.
  6. Mix chopped shrimp with green onions, panko, kewpie mayo, sriracha, jalapeño, and soy sauce until well combined.
  7. Assemble by placing a rice square on a plate, topping with shrimp salad, avocado slices, and eel sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately to retain crunchiness. Consider making the shrimp salad a few hours in advance but add breadcrumbs just before serving.

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