Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsKaiyo SushiFried Salmon Skin Roll Recipe

Fried Salmon Skin Roll Recipe

Inspired by Kaiyo Sushi
Time45m
Serves2

Smoke salmon skin for fried, green onions & cucumber topped with eel sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Frying Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sushi Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions, usually with a 1:1 water-to-rice ratio. Once cooked, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the warm rice and let it cool to room temperature.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Salmon Skin

    Season the salmon skin with a pinch of salt. Optionally, smoke the salmon skin for added flavor using a stovetop smoker or a smoking gun. This step can be skipped if you prefer a non-smoked flavor.

  3. 3

    Slice the Vegetables

    Thinly slice the cucumber into long strips. Chop the green onions finely.

Assembly and Frying

  1. 4

    Assemble the Roll

    Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat. Evenly spread a layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top. Place a few pieces of smoked salmon skin, cucumber strips, and chopped green onions in the center of the rice. Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat.

  2. 5

    Fry the Roll

    Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the sushi roll seam-side down into the oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Slice the fried roll into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle eel sauce over the top and serve with additional eel sauce on the side for dipping.

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