Something fishy

Somewhat inspired by both onigiri and stuffed rice balls rolled in sesame salt, the result was this:




















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Rice/fish mixture:

Cooked cold rice (2.5 dl uncooked basmati)
10 sliced smoked salmon, finely chopped
125 g cream cheese, black pepper type
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
5 tablespoons cream (any kind, or creme fraice or sour cream etc)


Sesame salt for coating:

8 parts sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1 part salt (I used maldon)
Breadcrumbs, freshly toasted

Sesame seeds and salt shold be given a quick whiz in a spice grinder, keeping in mind that you dont want powder but a coarse mix. In a bowl mix 1 part ground sesame seed/salt mix with 3 parts fine breadcrumbs. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, mayo, cream and stir until smooth. Add salmon and mix well again. Add boiled rice and mix well (depending on how dry the mix turns out you might not want to use all the rice). The mix should make about 16 balls or so, using oiled hands to form the mix into balls will make it easier. After shaping, roll in sesame salt and you're done.