Salmon Mozzarella サーモンモッツァレラ

How to make Salmon Mozzarella Recipe - This elegant sushi pizza is made with the unusual combination o f salmon and mozzar ella. Try it at least once I think you may love it as much as I do. You’ll need a sushi press to make this recipe. Garnish with fried leek or onions.

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Ingredients:
2¾ ounces (80 grams) salmon
1 cup + 2 tablespoons sushi rice
1 tablespoon chopped seasoned shiitake mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped kanpyo
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon teriyaki
1 ounce (30 grams) mozzarella cheese
Fried leek or onion, for garnish
Spicy mayonnaise, for serving
Wasabi paste, for serving
Gari (pickled ginger), for serving
Soy sauce, for serving

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to grill.

2. Slice the salmon into 4 even pieces and arrange them evenly on the bottom of the sushi press.

3. In a small bowl, combine the rice, shiitake mushrooms, kanpyo, scallions, sesame seeds and teriyaki. Mix gently until evenly combined (Fig. a).

4. Shape the rice mixture into a thick sausage and press it evenly into the sushi press, on top of the salmon (Fig. b).

5. Place the top of the sushi press on top of the rice and press down firmly. Rotate the sushi press 180°, and then press down again so that the rice is evenly pressed (Fig. c).

6. Carefully remove the sushi press frame and top, and transfer the pressed rice, salmon-side up, to your work surface.

7. Slice the mozzarella into 4 even slices and arrange on top of the salmon (Fig. d). Transfer to the oven and grill for 5 minutes.

8. Cut the sushi into 6 even pieces and arrange on a serving dish. Top with fried leek or onion, and serve with spicy mayonnaise, wasabi, gari and soy sauce.

Salmon Mozzarella サーモンモッツァレラ