TikTok's Salmon Crispy Rice Recipe Is My Takeout-at-Home Dream Come True

Of all the appetizers I've had the pleasure of sinking my teeth into before enjoying a hearty meal (and trust me, there have been many), none has captivated me more than the spicy salmon over crispy rice served at my local sushi restaurant. I've grown used to scarfing down these delicious, melt-in-your-mouth, bite-size salmon pieces smothered in spicy sriracha sauce and scooped atop crunchy, golden-brown rice out of a takeout box, and I thought I'd only ever get to enjoy these treats from the restaurant. But I'm happy to report that TikTok has come through yet again with another easy recipe for making these delicious fish-and-rice bites at home. I could not be happier.

To make salmon crispy rice at home, first cook your sushi rice as instructed, then combine with rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and salt.

Pack rice mixture into one even layer at the bottom of a loaf pan. Place the loaf pan in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or until the rice mixture is firm.

Dice your salmon into bite-size pieces, and combine with sriracha, mayonnaise, sesame oil, soy sauce, and scallions. Set aside.

Once the rice has set, cut it into your desired shapes — preferably something that is bite-size and easy to pick up with your fingers — then fry the patties in a shallow bed of neutral oil until they're golden brown and crispy.

Top the rice patties with your salmon mixture, and garnish with nori, jalapeños, and sesame seeds.