Crispy Smashed Potato Gems with Tuna & Salmon Sashimi

By Umei Foods

Crispy Smashed Potato Gems with Tuna & Salmon Sashimi

Looking for a unique and impressive dish for your next gathering? This crispy smashed potato gem sashimi platter combines golden crunchy potatoes, fresh tuna and salmon sashimi, and bold umami flavours for a dish that feels like a wine bar experience — but made at home.

Perfect for Easter entertaining, dinner parties, or sharing with friends, this recipe is easy to assemble, visually stunning, and guaranteed to impress.

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • A fun alternative to charcuterie boards
  • Combines crispy, fresh, creamy, and umami flavours
  • Easy to customise with different toppings
  • Great for sharing and entertaining
  • Minimal cooking required

Ingredients

Tuna sashimi mix

  • 100g sashimi-grade tuna, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Umei Yuzu Mayo
  • 1 tbsp crispy chilli oil

Salmon sashimi mix

  • 100g sashimi-grade salmon, chopped
  • 1 tsp chopped shallot
  • 1 tsp chopped spring onion
  • 1 tbsp yuzu ponzu

Other components

  • 20 potato gems (tater tots)
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • ½ avocado, cubed
  • 1 pack seaweed snacks
  • Ikura or crispy fried shallots (optional, for extra umami + crunch)

Method

1. Prepare the sashimi

  • In a bowl, mix the tuna with Umei Yuzu Mayo and crispy chilli oil. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix the salmon with shallot, spring onion, and yuzu ponzu. Set aside.

2. Make smashed potato gems

  • Cook potato gems in an air fryer according to packet instructions
  • Halfway through cooking, remove and gently smash each gem using the bottom of a cup until flattened
  • Return to the air fryer and cook until golden and extra crispy

3. Assemble potato bites

  • Spoon tuna or salmon mixture onto each crispy potato
  • Top with avocado, ikura, or crispy fried shallots

4. Make sashimi seaweed rolls

  • Place sashimi and cucumber onto a seaweed snack
  • Roll like a sushi “cigar” and serve immediately

To serve

Serve immediately while the potatoes are hot and crispy. Arrange everything on a platter for a mix-and-match, share-style experience.

Tips

  • Use the freshest sashimi-grade fish you can find
  • Swap tuna or salmon depending on preference
  • Add extra Umei mayo for a creamier finish
  • Great with a chilled drink or sparkling water

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