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Crispy Rice with Spicy Shrimp Salad

Crispy Rice with Spicy Shrimp Salad: A Crunchy Delight!

Crispy Rice with Spicy Shrimp Salad offers a delightful crunch, perfect for appetizers or snacks with a gluten-free twist.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup short grain sushi rice Provides necessary starch for crispy texture
  • 1.25 cups water For cooking the rice
  • 2 tablespoons mirin Adds sweetness and depth
For the Spicy Shrimp Salad
  • 1 pound large shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 2 diced green onions Adds freshness
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs For crunch
  • 0.25 cup Kewpie mayonnaise Rich creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha For heat
  • 1 medium diced jalapeño For additional heat
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Adds umami flavor
For Toppings
  • 1 medium Hass avocado Thinly sliced
  • eel sauce (optional) Sweet-savory topping
  • soy sauce (for serving) Dipping sauce

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Loaf pan
  • Deep skillet or frying pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a medium saucepan.
  2. Add water and a pinch of salt to the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, stir in mirin and fluff the rice. Cool to room temperature, preferably in a baking sheet.
  4. Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap and pack the cooled rice down evenly. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  5. Cut the rice into squares after chilling. Heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry rice squares until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Sauté the shrimp in a pan over medium heat until they are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Let cool, then chop.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, green onions, panko breadcrumbs, Kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, jalapeño, and soy sauce. Mix well.
  8. Top each rice square with shrimp salad, add avocado slicing and jalapeño for freshness, and drizzle with eel sauce if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure rice is well-chilled before frying for best results. Adjust spiciness as desired.

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