Crispy Sushi Mushroom Bites
A Japanese-inspired appetizer with a crunchy outside and savory mushroom filling, perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup sushi riceshort-grain rice
- ●1 cup, finely chopped mushroomany variety
- ●1/2 cup, crushed crunchyany crunchy snack, e.g. potato chips
- ●2 tbsp, honey or sugar sweetoptional
- ●1/4 cup, finely chopped chestnutoptional
- ●1/4 cup vegetable oilfor frying
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, combine sushi rice and chopped mushroom.
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2. In a small bowl, mix together crushed crunchy and honey or sugar (if using).
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3. Add the crunchy mixture to the rice and mushroom mixture and stir until combined.
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4. If using chestnuts, add them to the mixture and stir until combined.
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5. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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6. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, form the mixture into small balls and flatten slightly into patties.
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7. Fry the patties in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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8. Remove the patties from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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9. Serve the crispy sushi mushroom bites warm or at room temperature.
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10. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds (if desired)