Kona Coffee Glazed Salmon

4 hrs 10 min

6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup

cups sushi rice

water

Japanese cucumber, thinly sliced

2 slices

smoked salmon, thinly sliced

roasted sesame seeds

black sesame seeds

Kona coffee macadamia nuts, crushed

paprika

1/2 cup

100% Kona Coffee, very strong brewed

1/4 cup

balsamic vinegar

3 Tbsp

brown sugar

1 tsp

crushed rosemary

1 dash

cinnamon

2 pieces

raw salmon

Sprinkle with Kona coffee rub

Prep Time:

3 hrs

Cooking Time:

1 hr 10 min

Total Time:

4 hrs 10 min

Instructions

Cook the sushi rice according to package directions. When rice is cooked, fill in a donut form and chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Take out the "rice donuts" and wrap carefully with 2 or 3 slices cucumber and smoked salmon (very tightly), roasted sesame & black seeds, macadamia nuts and paprika. You will have a full round of colors.

Prepare the salmon pieces to your liking. You can either grill them or cook them in the pan. Once cooked, cut them in small cubes or slices. Set aside.

For the glaze combine the Kona coffee, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, rosemary and cinnamon in a sauce pan and simmer for approximately 10 to 15 minutes - until you see a slight thickening. Place the rice donuts on a plate, fill the hole with salmon cubes and top with the Kona coffee glaze. Sprinkle with the Kona coffee rub.

This makes a great and colorful appetizer!

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