Description
A creative sushi coating the surface into 'crispy caramel (candy)' by topping salmon nigiri with mayo and massive sugar, then torching it.
Restaurants serving Caramel Salmon Nigiri Sush
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Salmon
- Vinegared rice
- Taiwanese mayo
- Granulated sugar(or coarse sugar)
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Top large vinegared rice with salmon fillet.
- Spread a thin layer of Taiwan mayo on salmon, heap granulated sugar (or coarse sugar) on top.
- Torch sugar until it melts, bubbles, and forms a golden crispy caramel layer.
- Let cool slightly to set caramel before serving.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense sweet/scorched caramel savoriness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Scallops (hugely popular as Caramel Scallop Nigiri)
Pairing
Cold tea、White wine
Trivia
[For Women] A recipe that might make Japanese sushi chefs faint, but the texture contrast of 'crispy surface, gooey fat inside' like crème brûlée is perfect, gaining massive support from Taiwanese girls as a huge hit menu.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Drizzle a few drops of lemon juice before eating, enjoying the contrast of rich sweetness and acidity!
Allergen
Seafood, Egg (mayo)