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Total Time :45 minutes
Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 cup sushi rice or basmati rice
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • ½ cup spicy mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup teriyaki sauce

Salmon:

  • 9 ounces/250 grams skinless salmon, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon oil, for searing

Nori shells:

  • 3 nori sheets, each cut into 4 squares
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cups oil, for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff gently and cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the salmon with cornstarch, soy sauce, honey and mayonnaise. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear the salmon, turning once, until just cooked through and lightly caramelized, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pepper and paprika. Add cold water and whisk until smooth. Add the egg and stir just until combined; the batter should remain light.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F/180°C. Dip each nori square into the batter, coating one side only. Fry until golden and lightly puffed, 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer to a rack or paper towels to drain. While warm, gently bend each into a taco shape; the shells will remain pliable as they cool.
  • To assemble, spoon rice into each shell. Top with salmon, cucumber, avocado and scallions. Drizzle with spicy mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.