Spicy Salmon Onigiri

Sushi rice ingredients

1 cup sushi rice

1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar

Procedure

1. Cook the sushi rice following the instructions on the bag

2. In a microwave safe dish combine the sugar, salt, and vinegar then microwave for 1 minute

3. Once the sugar and salt are dissolved pour the mixture over your rice and mix till thoroughly combined

Spicy salmon ingredients

2 lbs salmon

1 lemon cut in half

1 bay leaf

2 tbsp coriander

1 star aniseed

2 tbsp salt

1/2 cup mayo

2 tbsp sriracha

1 tsp furikake

Procedure

1. To create a easy sachet take a coffee filter and add your coriander, bay leaf and star aniseed then tie it off with a rubber band

2. In a large pot add 3 quarts of water followed by your sachet, salt, and lemon, then bring the water to a light simmer(do not boil)

3. Once the water is at a simmer add your salmon and simmer until it reaches the internal temperature of 135F(roughly 10 minutes)

4. Place the salmon on a cooling rack until cool

5. In a large mixing bowl add your salmon with your sriracha, mayo, and furikake and then mix till combined

Vinegar reduction

1 cup chinkiang vinegar ( can be substituted for a black vinegar)

1/2 brown sugar

Procedure

1.Combine your vinegar and brown sugar in a sauce pan and reduce until it is the consistency of honey