Ingredients:
- 2 cups (370g) sushi rice
- 2 ½ cups (600ml) water
- 3 tbsp (45ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (6g) salt
- 3 tbsp (42g) neutral oil
- 8 oz (225g) imitation crab
- 3 tbsp (45g) Kewpie mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15g) Sriracha
- 1 tsp (5g) Yuzu Kosho
- 1 tsp (5ml) lime juice
- 1 tsp (2g) soy sauce
- 2 stalks (10g) scallions
- 1 tsp (3g) toasted sesame seeds
- ½ avocado
Instructions:
- Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear and cook according to package instructions.
- While the rice is hot, fold in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt using a slicing motion with a spatula to avoid mashing the grains.
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, transfer the seasoned rice into the dish, and press down firmly with a flat spatula until level and compact.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the rice to set.
- Lift the rice block out using the parchment paper and use a sharp knife to cut the block into uniform 1-inch squares.
- Heat neutral oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; add rice squares and sear until a golden-brown, mahogany crust forms on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped crab, Kewpie mayonnaise, Sriracha, Yuzu Kosho, lime juice, and soy sauce until velvety.
- Top each fried rice square with a portion of the spicy crab salad.
- Garnish with thinly sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and thin slices of avocado.