Tempting Starters – Salmon Rice Balls
Salmon Rice Balls
Makes 16
Prep time : 25 minutes
Cooking time : 10 minutes
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Ingredients
2 cups sushi rice, rinsed.
5 tablespoons sushi seasoning.
1/2 small avocado.
1/2 small lemon, juiced.
1/2 carrot, chopped finely.
1/4 Lebanese cucumber, chopped finely.
50 grams sliced smoked salmon, chopped.
3/4 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted.
Soy sauce, to serve.
Method
Cook rice according to packet directions. Drain. Return rice to the pan and fold sushi seasoning through the rice.
Line a large tray with baking paper, and spread rice over tray, evenly.
Set aside for 1 hour,until rice is cool.
In a bowl, mash avocado and lemon juice together.
With a knife, mark the rice into 16 portions.
Remove one portion of rice at a time, to a baking paper lined work space.
Using fingertips, press the rice into a 1cm thick round.
Place one teaspoon of avocado mixture onto rice, followed by carrot, cucumber and salmon.
Carefully fold the rice around the filling to form a ball, and roll ball in sesame seeds.
Repeat process with remaining rice and ingredients.
Place salmon balls on a tray in a single layer, cover and refrigerate for one hour.
Serving
Serve cold, with soy sauce.
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