Ingredients:
- 2 cups (370g) sushi rice
- 2.5 cups (600ml) water
- 3 tbsp (45ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (6g) salt
- 2 tbsp (30ml) neutral oil
- 8 oz (225g) imitation crab
- 3 tbsp (45g) Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15ml) sriracha
- 1 tsp (5ml) fresh lime juice
- 0.5 tsp (3g) toasted sesame oil
- 1 large (150g) ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 1g sea salt
- 1 tbsp (8g) toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks (10g) green onion
Instructions:
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a rice cooker or medium pot with a lid. Once cooked, let the rice steam for 10 minutes with the lid on.
- Transfer cooked rice to a bowl and fold in the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt using a slicing motion with a spatula to avoid mashing the grains. Let cool slightly.
- Heat neutral oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Scoop 1/4 cup (60ml) of seasoned rice into the pan, pressing it down firmly to form a flat disc about 1/2 inch thick.
- Sear the rice discs for 3-5 minutes per side without moving them until a mahogany-colored, crispy crust forms. Remove and let rest for 2 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded imitation crab, Japanese mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and toasted sesame oil. Stir gently until fully coated.
- Cube or slice the avocado and toss gently with lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt.
- Top each crispy rice disc with a portion of the spicy crab mixture and avocado. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions.