Ikura sarada salad
4 servings
15 minutes
Ikura sarada is a delicate and elegant dish of Japanese cuisine that combines the freshness of seafood with the creamy softness of cheese. This salad incorporates traditional Japanese ingredients such as rice, seaweed, and red caviar, symbolizing richness and refined taste. Historically, dishes with caviar were considered delicacies, and the combination of salmon and caviar signifies luxury. The flavor of this salad is a harmony of tender salmon, crunchy cucumber, and the rich taste of caviar complemented by the softness of Philadelphia cheese. It is perfect as a festive treat or appetizer served with soy sauce that enhances the depth of flavor.
1
We boil the rice until cooked. We let it cool.
- Rice: 100 g
2
We put it on the plate.
3
Cut the fish into cubes and place it on the rice.
- Lightly salted salmon: 200 g
4
We cut the cucumber into strips. We lay it out.
- Cucumbers: 4 pieces
5
We add cheese with a tablespoon.
- Cream cheese (Philadelphia): 150 g
6
We cut the seaweed into strips. To prevent tearing, the knife should be moistened with cold water before cutting.
- Nori sheets: 4 pieces
7
We put everything on the plate.
8
Garnish with red caviar, greens, and a slice of lemon.
- Red caviar (salmon roe): 4 tablespoons
- Lemon: to taste
9
Serve with soy sauce to taste.
- Soy sauce: to taste
