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Sushi Bake

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Sushi Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that mixes your favorite sushi ingredients into a warm casserole. It’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, easily made with simple ingredients.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups sushi rice, rinsed well
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon furikake (Japanese sesame seaweed seasoning)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz crab meat, finely chopped (or imitation crab meat)
  • 8 oz shrimp, cooked and finely chopped (or salmon, tuna, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Japanese mayo preferred, like Kewpie)
  • 2 large sheets nori (seaweed wrap), or 3-4 small ones to cover the baking dish
  • 4 stalks asparagus, blanched, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha mayo, drizzled
  • 2 tablespoons unagi sushi sauce, drizzled (or eel sauce)
  • 2 medium scallions, diced (white and green parts)
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 tablespoon furikake, for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a pot, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; bring to boil.
  • Add rinsed sushi rice and water; cook according to package directions.
  • Stir in furikake and sesame seeds; press into bottom of a baking dish.
  • Mix cream cheese, crab meat, shrimp, and mayonnaise until combined.
  • Lay nori over rice; spread cream mixture, add asparagus, drizzle sriracha mayo and unagi sauce.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until hot and edges caramelized.
  • Garnish with avocado, cucumber, and scallions before serving.

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Notes

Rinse sushi rice thoroughly to improve texture.
Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for a creamier filling.
Feel free to experiment with different seafood options.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg