Description
A crispy, golden sushi pizza crust made from seasoned sushi rice that’s pan-fried to perfection. This fusion dish combines Japanese flavors with pizza format for an incredible appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice (cooked and cooled)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (plus extra for frying)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- Neutral oil for frying (avocado or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Pour over warm cooked rice and fold gently.
- Stir in sesame oil, beaten egg, and soy sauce (if using) until well combined.
- Press rice mixture into an 8-10 inch non-stick skillet lined with parchment or oiled.
- Heat oil over medium heat. Cook rice crust 7-10 minutes until golden underneath.
- Flip carefully using plate method and cook 5-7 minutes more until crispy.
- Let cool 5 minutes before adding toppings.
Notes
- Use short-grain sushi rice for best binding
- Don’t overcook the rice initially – it should be tender but firm
- Press rice firmly into pan for cohesive crust
- Cool slightly before topping to prevent soggy toppings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of crust)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 31mg