Korean-Style Crunchy Shrimp & Crispy Rice Squares
LEVEL: Easy
For the Crispy Rice:
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (leftovers work great!)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Pinch of salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Korean-Style Crunchy Shrimp:
- 1 carton Handy Korean-Style Crunchy Shrimp (prepared according to package instructions)
For the Gochujang Mayo (optional):
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 tablespoons gochujang (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Pinch of garlic powder
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Make the Crispy Rice (if not using leftover): If cooking fresh rice, rinse and cook according to package directions. Let cool slightly. In a bowl, mix rice with vinegar, sesame oil, and salt. Spread evenly in a greased baking dish, press down firmly, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
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Shortcut Crispy Rice: If short on time, skip steps 1 and refrigerate leftover rice for at least 30 minutes.
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Cut and Fry the Rice: Cut the chilled rice into squares or desired shapes. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the rice squares until golden brown and crispy on each side. Drain on paper towels
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Cook the Shrimp: Following package instructions, cook the Handy Korean-Style Crunchy Shrimp on a separate pan.
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Assemble and Serve: Arrange the crispy rice squares on a plate. Top with Handy Korean-Style Crunchy Shrimp. Serve with gochujang mayo for dipping (optional).