Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is the first step to making these delicious bites. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup canned salmon, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko works great!)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine cooked rice, flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, green onions, cheese, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Form small patties from the mixture, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the salmon bites for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old rice for better texture.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg