Description
Sushi Waffles with Alaska Smoked Salmon are a playful twist on traditional sushi, featuring crispy waffle-pressed sushi rice topped with smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and fresh garnishes. This quick and fun recipe offers bold flavor and satisfying texture with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 cup sushi rice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
4 slices Alaska smoked salmon, cut into pieces
½ avocado, mashed with a splash of lemon juice
½ red onion, chopped
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons fried onions
Optional: sesame seeds
Optional: hot sauce
Optional: roasted onions
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in the rice vinegar.
- Let the cooked rice cool slightly, then stir in the vinegar mixture.
- Preheat and grease the waffle iron.
- Spread the seasoned rice evenly in the waffle iron and cook for about 8 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Remove the rice waffle and top with mashed avocado, chopped red onion, and pieces of smoked salmon.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and garnish with fried onions.
- Optional: sprinkle with sesame seeds, add hot sauce, or roasted onions for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use sushi rice for best texture and stickiness.
- Mini waffle makers work well for smaller, individual portions.
- Best served immediately to preserve crispness.
- Store toppings separately if preparing ahead.
- Try variations with tofu, shrimp, or spicy mayo for customization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
