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crispy rice waffle, made in a mini waffle maker, topped with avocado, salmon, green onion and chili oil
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Crispy Rice Waffle with Spicy Salmon and Avocado

A crispy rice waffle made in a waffle maker, topped with avocado, spicy salmon, and chili crisp. Crunchy, creamy, and packed with bold flavor.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chili crisp recipe, crispy rice waffle, rice waffle, savory waffle recipe, spicy salmon waffle, sushi waffle, waffle rice maker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 508kcal
Author Chef Josh

Equipment

  • Mini waffle maker

Ingredients

Crispy Rice

  • 3 tablespoon cooked rice
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil optional

Spicy Salmon

  • 45 g (about 1.5 oz) sushi-grade salmon, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon mayo regular or Japanese
  • 1 to 2 teaspoon chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar

Toppings

  • ½ avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 green onion finely sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoon chili crisp

Instructions

  • Preheat: Preheat a mini waffle maker until fully hot.
  • Shape: Press 3 tablespoon cooked rice into a tight ball, then flatten into a disk slightly smaller than the waffle iron and place it in the center.
    rice being packed down onto a mini waffle maker with a spoon
  • Season: Drizzle 2 teaspoon sesame oil over the rice (if using).
  • Cook: Close the waffle maker, press down firmly for 10 seconds, then cook for 7 to 8 minutes until deeply golden and crispy.
    a rice waffle made in a mini waffle maker
  • Mix: Combine 45 g diced salmon, 1 tablespoon mayo, 1 to 2 teaspoon chili sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar in a bowl and mix until glossy.
  • Slice: Thinly slice ½ avocado and fan it out.
  • Assemble pt 1: Transfer the crispy rice waffle to a plate and top with sliced avocado.
    crispy rice waffle, made in a mini waffle maker, topped with avocado
  • Assemble pt 2: Add spicy salmon, sliced green onion, and sesame seeds.
    crispy rice waffle, made in a mini waffle maker, topped with avocado, salmon, green onion
  • Assemble pt 3: Drizzle with 2 teaspoon chili crisp.
    mini waffle made from rice, topped with avocado, salmon, green onion, chili oil
  • Serve: Immediately...and enjoy!
    crispy rice waffle topped with avocado, salmon, green onion and chili oil

Video

Notes

  • Cold, leftover rice works best for crisping.
  • Pressing firmly at the start helps the waffle hold together.
  • Adjust chili sauce to your preferences control heat level.
  • Swap salmon for tuna or cooked shrimp if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg