Viral Tiktok Crispy Rice Sushi Waffles Recipe
This viral crispy rice sushi waffle recipe takes a modern twist on Japanese-inspired flavors, blending them into a fun and crunchy dish that’s perfect for TikTok-worthy recipe moments. Featuring broiled salmon, creamy avocado, and crispy waffle-textured sushi rice, this recipe makes a deliciously inventive meal or appetizer.
Equipment
- Rice cooker or saucepan
- Waffle maker
- Foil-lined baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 3.5 cups water
- 1.5 pounds salmon
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or kecap manis
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar divided
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- Thinly sliced cucumber
- Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce
- Japanese mayonnaise or sriracha mayo
- Sesame seeds
- Pickled ginger
Instructions
- Marinate the Salmon: Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice wine vinegar in a sealable bag. Add salmon to the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to soak in the flavor.
- Cook and Season the Rice: Prepare sushi rice with water in a rice cooker or on the stovetop. After cooking, stir in 2 tablespoons each of rice wine vinegar and sesame oil to enhance flavor and prevent clumping.
- Broil the Salmon: Set your oven to broil. Lay the marinated salmon skin-side up on a foil-lined tray. Broil for 7–8 minutes until fully cooked and the skin is nicely crisped. Discard the skin and shred the fish with a fork.
- Make Crispy Rice Waffles: Heat and lightly oil your waffle maker. Press a layer of seasoned rice into the machine and cook for 8 minutes until the exterior is golden and crispy.
- Prepare the Toppings: Mash avocados with lime juice into a smooth spread. Cut cucumbers into thin slices.
- Assemble the Sushi Waffles: Lay the rice waffles onto serving plates. Spread avocado mash on each one, layer on cucumber slices and flaked salmon, then drizzle with your preferred sauces. Top with sesame seeds and serve with pickled ginger and lime wedges.
Notes
Storage Tips: Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat the rice waffles in a waffle iron or oven to revive their crunch.
Dietary Notes & Substitutions
- Gluten-Free: Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Protein Swap: Swap salmon for cooked shrimp, sushi-grade tuna, or tofu.
- Rice Swap: Jasmine rice can work if sushi rice is unavailable, though texture will vary.
- Sweet Soy Alternative: Combine regular soy sauce with a bit of honey if you don't have kecap manis.
- Avoid Overfilling the Waffle Maker: Spread rice evenly without overpacking.
- Crisp Matters: Waffles should be deeply golden before removal.
- Flavor Enhancers: Don’t skip seasoning the rice—this step brings the whole dish to life.
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