Spicy Salmon Rice Muffins

Ingredients:

1lb salmon, skin removed, cut into small cube

Nori sheet

1-1/2 cups cooked sushi rice

Marinade

2 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

2 scallions, diced

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp dried oregano

Salt to taste

Spicy Mayo

1/4 cup Kewpie mayo

2 tsp Sriracha sauce

1 tsp honey

Other

Avocado/Mango ~ chopped

Roasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Cut nori sheets into four equal squares.
2. Toss cubed salmon in a bowl with the marinade ingredients until evenly coated. Marinate for up to 4 hours.
3. Add about 1 heaping tablespoon of rice to each nori square and spread it out slightly. Transfer the nori rice to the muffin slot and gently press down to center it. Take 4 or 5 salmon cubes and fill each muffin slot. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes. Broil at the end if needed to achieve a slight char on the salmon.
4. In a small bowl, mix the spicy ingredients. Taste and adjust as necessary.
5. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and top with avocado/mango, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.