Looking for a fun and delicious twist on traditional sushi? Try these Salmon Sushi Balls! They’re perfect for a light lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a party snack. Made with savory smoked salmon and seasoned rice, these bite-sized Salmon Sushi delights are easy to make and full of flavor.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this Salmon Sushi Balls recipe is perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks.
- Flavorful: The combination of savory smoked salmon and soy-sauce-seasoned rice creates a delicious umami taste that's hard to resist.
- Impressive Presentation: These neatly wrapped sushi balls are visually appealing and sure to impress your guests with their elegant look.
🥘 Ingredients
- Cooked Rice: Provides a sticky base that holds the ingredients together, forming the foundation and adding a comforting texture.
- Smoked Salmon Slices: Adds a rich, smoky flavor to the dish, offering a savory contrast to the rice and enhancing the overall taste experience of the sushi rice balls.
- Soy Sauce: Infuses a salty and umami kick to the recipe, elevating the flavors of the dish and providing a familiar sushi taste that ties everything together.
- Nori Seaweed: Wraps around the rice and salmon, delivering a subtle oceanic essence, a hint of earthiness, and a satisfying crunch to each bite.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Canned Salmon: Can be used as a substitute for smoked salmon in sushi balls. It provides a convenient alternative with a similar flavor profile, making it suitable for those who prefer a different texture or have limited access to fresh seafood.
- Beet Cured Salmon: Try using some beet cured salmon for a variation of flavor for your sushi balls. This will give the sushi a bright pink look.
- Avocado Rice Balls: Use an avocado mixture for a creamy option. You can also use finely chopped cucumbers with avocado.
🔪 How To Make Salmon Sushi Balls
Step One: Mix the cooked rice with soy sauce until evenly combined.
Step Two: Divide rice mixture into equal small portions, take each portion of the rice, and form them into small, compact balls.
Step Three: Lay a slice of smoked salmon on a piece of cling film.
Step Four: Place a rice ball on the smoked salmon slice. Wrap the salmon around the rice ball tightly with cling film. Refrigerate the sushi balls for an hour to set. Remove the cling film and serve immediately.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
If you've never made these before - these tips are just what you need to make sure they turn out perfectly every single time.
- Damp Hands: Keep your hands slightly damp to fold the rice mixture for making balls to prevent the rice from sticking to your fingers.
- Practice Patience: Allow the salmon sushi balls to chill in the fridge for longer than an hour if possible; this will help them hold their shape better and enhance the flavors.
💭 FAQs
Typically a high-quality, fresh, and specifically labeled sushi-grade or sashimi-grade. These popular choices include are known for their rich and buttery flavor and offers a deep red color and robust taste.
Store leftover sushi balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 1-2 days for the best taste and texture.
🧂Serving Suggestions
- Cucumber Salad: A refreshing Korean Cucumber Salad with a light rice vinegar dressing adds a crisp and tangy contrast to the sushi balls.
- Miso Soup: A warm bowl of Miso Soup with tofu and seaweed provides a comforting and savory complement.
- Edamame: Steamed Edamame sprinkled with sea salt offers a simple and satisfying side.
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Salmon Sushi Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked Rice
- ½ cup Smoked Salmon Slices
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 2-3 Sheets Nori Seaweed
Instructions
- Mix the cooked rice with soy sauce until evenly combined.
- Divide rice mixture into equal small portions, take each portion of the rice, and form them into small, compact balls.
- Lay a slice of smoked salmon on a piece of cling film.
- Place a rice ball on top of the smoked salmon slice.
- Use the cling film to wrap the salmon around the rice ball tightly, ensuring it holds its shape.
- Place the wrapped sushi balls in the refrigerator for an hour to set.
- Remove the salmon sushi balls from the cling film and serve immediately.
