Asian-style tacos: salmon tartare in a rice paper crisp

Ingredients

• 2 rice paper sheets
• neutral oil (for frying)
• 1 salmon fillet or trout fillet (125 g, frozen and thawed)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (+/-)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 avocado

Toppings:

• sesame seeds
• chives/green onion

Materials

• 1 frying pan
• 1 pair of scissors
• 1 knife
• 1 cutting board
• paper towels
• chopsticks (or tongs)

Preparation

• Cut the rice paper sheets into quarters. Heat oil in a frying pan.
• When the oil is hot, place a piece of rice paper in it and remove it with chopsticks or tongs once it has puffed up.
  Be careful, this happens very quickly. Place it on paper towels.
  
• Cut salmon (thawed) and avocado into cubes.
• Mix salmon cubes (thawed) with mayonnaise, soy sauce, sriracha sauce (optional) and sesame seeds.
  
• Place the sauce-coated salmon in the rice paper cups and add pieces of avocado.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped chives (or green onions). Enjoy promptly.
  

Observations

How to store Asian tacos after preparation?
To keep the rice chips crisp, we recommend topping and eating them immediately after preparation. If you need to store them, place the salmon mixture and avocado in airtight containers in the fridge, and the chips in an airtight container at room temperature.

Can I use other fish instead of salmon?
Yes, you can use other fish such as tuna or even seafood, but make sure they are fresh and of good quality for a tasty tartare. Remember to freeze and thaw fish before use.

Why use frozen salmon?
It's essential to use salmon (or any other fish) that has been frozen and then thawed to avoid any risk (we're referring to anisakis; read our article on the subject by clicking here).

How to thaw salmon?
Place your fish in the fridge the day before use :-). If you're in a hurry, you can defrost it in the microwave or place the freezer bag containing your fish in warm-to-hot water.

How to make this recipe vegetarian?
For a vegetarian version, replace the salmon with marinated tofu or crunchy vegetables like cucumber and carrot, keeping the mayonnaise and sauces for flavor.

What garnishes to add?
You can add cucumber for a touch of freshness. If you want a sweet-and-savory touch, you can add mango, pomegranate or passion fruit.

How to improve the sauce?
Add ginger and lime, for example!

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