Rich Salmon Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Rice
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1/4 cup rice vinegar, pre-mixed with seasoning
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2 cups of uncooked sushi rice
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2 cups plain water
→ Salmon
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1 and a half pounds of salmon, filleted
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Add a sprinkle of black pepper
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Dash of salt, or adjust to preference
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Half a teaspoon of garlic powder for flavor
→ Filling
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4 ounces of softened cream cheese
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2 tablespoons of furikake mix
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8 ounces of chopped imitation crab
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1 tablespoon of light soy sauce
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Half a cup of Japanese-style mayo
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1 tablespoon of sriracha for a spicy kick
→ Topping
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Mix mayo, lime juice, and sriracha to get spicy mayo
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Chopped green onions for a fresh garnish
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A mix of black and white sesame seeds
→ Serve with
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Slices of avocado for creaminess
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Soft cucumber slices
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Sticky unagi sauce (sweet and savory eel sauce)
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Toasted seaweed sheets
# Instructions:
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Wash the rice gently under cold water with a strainer until the water runs clear. Pop it into a rice cooker, pour in the water, and let it cook. Once done, transfer it onto a flat baking dish. Drizzle seasoned rice vinegar on top and use a paddle to evenly mix it, but be gentle! Leave it to cool off a bit.
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Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub the salmon with garlic powder, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Put it in the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until it reaches a safe internal temp of 145°F (63°C). Once baked, let it cool.
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After the salmon has cooled, break it into chunks in a mixing bowl. Toss in the cream cheese, imitation crab, mayo, soy sauce, and sriracha. Stir it up until the mixture is nice and smooth.
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Spread the sushi rice across the bottom of a 9x13 pan, patting it down gently so it stays even. Sprinkle furikake over the rice. Add the salmon mix on top and smooth it out. Pop it under the broiler for 4 minutes till slightly golden.
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Drizzle on the spicy mayo and a little sriracha. Top with green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds over everything. Serve alongside seaweed, unagi sauce, avocado, and cucumber slices.
# Notes:
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Pair it with crisp seaweed sheets for that classic sushi vibe.