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Crispy Rice Paper Cups

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๐Ÿฃ Fresh and elegant appetizer that combines crispy rice paper cups with premium salmon and creamy avocado
๐Ÿฅ‘ Healthy protein-packed bite that delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cups

Ingredients

– 1/2 cup vegetable oil

– 2 rice paper sheets

– 300 grams sushi-quality salmon filet

– 1 avocado

– 1 spring onion

– 2 teaspoons rice vinegar for the dressing

– 4 teaspoons mirin (or dry sherry) for the dressing

– 4 teaspoons light soy sauce for the dressing

– 2 teaspoons sesame oil for the dressing

– Toasted sesame seeds for sprinkling

– Furikake or chili flakes for serving (optional)

Instructions

1-: Begin by prepping your ingredients to ensure everything flows smoothly in the kitchen.

2-: First, cut each rice paper sheet into 6 pieces and heat about 0.5 cm of vegetable oil in a frying pan.

3-: Fry each rice paper piece until crisp, pressing the middle to form cup shapes, then drain on kitchen paper.

4-: Next, freeze the salmon filet for at least 30 minutes to firm it before dicing into 0.5 cm cubes.

5-: Finely chop the spring onion and cut the avocado into 0.5 cm cubes.

6-: Combine avocado, spring onion, and salmon in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until serving.

7-: Mix the dressing ingredients and stir into the salmon mixture before serving.

8-: Serve rice paper cups and filling separately for guests to assemble, keeping the cups crispy.

9-: Optionally sprinkle with furikake or chili flakes.

10-: Throughout preparation, adapt fillings or cooking methods to accommodate dietary needs.

11-: Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables, choosing your protein, and readying fresh herbs for filling to ensure a smooth cooking process.

12-: Soften rice paper sheets by quickly dipping them in warm water; avoid overheating to maintain crispiness.

13-: Shape each softened rice paper into a cup form by placing it into a muffin tin or shaping by hand.

14-: Fill each rice paper cup with your chosen protein and vegetable mixture, pressing gently to secure.

15-: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and carefully fry the rice paper cups until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.

16-: Drain the crispy cups on paper towels to remove excess oil.

17-: Finally, garnish with chopped herbs or a dipping sauce of choice and serve immediately for the best texture.

Last Step:

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Notes

๐ŸงŠ Freeze salmon for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to dice into perfect small cubes
๐Ÿš Fry rice paper pieces quickly and drain immediately to maintain maximum crispiness
๐Ÿฅ‘ Add dressing just before serving to prevent avocado from browning and keep everything fresh

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Freezing time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cups
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg