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Sushi Cups

Customizable Sushi Cups for Easy No-Bake Delights

Enjoy these customizable sushi cups, perfect for a light meal or appetizer, combining fresh veggies over a rice base for delightful no-bake sushi.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse thoroughly
  • 1.25 cups Water
For the Fillings
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Veggies Carrots, cucumber, or bell peppers
  • 1 cup Steamed Mukimame (Shelled Edamame) Protein-rich
  • 0.5 small avocado Diced Avocado Rich and creamy
For the Sauces
  • 2 tablespoons Sauce of Choice Soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Base for spicy mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust for spiciness
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Optional for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Enhances flavor
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sushi Cups
  1. In a medium pot, combine sushi rice with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, and reduce to low heat. Simmer for 20 minutes, then let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Lightly grease a muffin tin. Scoop 2 tablespoons of cooled sushi rice into each muffin cup, pressing firmly to form a base. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix finely chopped veggies, steamed mukimame, and diced avocado. Drizzle your sauce of choice and toss until coated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, and honey if using. Adjust sriracha for desired heat.
  5. Remove rice cups from the fridge, fill each with veggie mixture, drizzle spicy mayo on top.
  6. Sprinkle black sesame seeds on each sushi cup and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use quality sushi rice and rinse thoroughly to prevent gumminess. Customization of fillings is encouraged.

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