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Sushi Bake

Ultimate Sushi Bake: A Quick and Flavorful Family Feast

Savor the delightful flavors of Sushi Bake, a quick and easy family dish that captures the essence of California rolls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Sushi Rice Short-grain for stickiness
  • 2.5 cups Water For cooking rice
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Necessary for tanginess
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Balances acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Furikake Seasoning
For the Crab Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Kewpie Mayonnaise Creamy texture
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice For freshness
  • 8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat Key protein
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Optional for creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Adds depth
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Nutty aroma
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Finely chopped
For Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Unagi Sauce Optional for drizzling
  • 1 cup Cucumber Fresh addition
  • 1 cup Avocado Balances the dish
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional garnish
  • 2 sheets Nori Sheets Optional for serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • Rice cooker
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook with water per instructions. Let sit covered for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan, stir until dissolved. Mix with rice and set aside to cool.
  3. Mix Kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  4. In a bowl, combine Kewpie mayonnaise, cream cheese, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha. Fold in crab meat and green onions.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a baking dish and layer sushi rice, sprinkling furikake on top before adding crab mixture.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a crispy top.
  7. Cool slightly, drizzle with spicy mayo and unagi sauce, garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, cucumber, and avocado before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, use short-grain sushi rice and ensure proper layering. Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave.

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