Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake (Print-Friendly Version)

Layers of spicy salmon, creamy mayo, and sushi rice baked until golden. A flavorful, shareable dish for easy gatherings.

# Ingredients List:

→ Sushi Rice

01 - 2 cups uncooked sushi rice
02 - 2.5 cups water
03 - 0.25 cup rice vinegar
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Salmon Layer

06 - 450 grams fresh salmon fillet, skinless and diced
07 - 0.5 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, or to taste
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
10 - 0.5 cup green onions, chopped, plus extra for garnish

→ Garnish

11 - 1 sheet nori, cut into small strips
12 - Tobiko, to taste, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
02 - Rinse the uncooked sushi rice thoroughly under cold water. Combine rice and water in a rice cooker or pot and cook until tender according to package instructions.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved. Once the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and gently fold in the vinegar mixture.
04 - Spread the prepared sushi rice evenly at the bottom of a baking dish. Allow it to cool slightly.
05 - In a separate bowl, combine diced salmon fillet, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Mix until ingredients are well incorporated. Adjust Sriracha for desired spice level.
06 - Evenly spread the salmon mixture over the prepared rice layer in the baking dish.
07 - Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the topping is lightly golden.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool briefly. Garnish with additional green onions, strips of nori, and optional tobiko. Serve warm, scooped with a spoon.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Salmon can be substituted with cooked crab or shrimp if desired.
02 - Reduce the amount of Sriracha sauce for a milder flavor.
03 - Serve with soy sauce on the side for extra seasoning.