Description
This Sushi Cake is a delightful twist on traditional sushi, featuring layers of sushi rice, fresh salmon, tuna, and vibrant veggies. It’s an easy and fun dish to prepare, ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a quick, healthy meal at home. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Sushi Rice, uncooked
- 1 salmon sushi grade
- 1 saku tuna sushi grade
- 4 tablespoons kewpie mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons green onion
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon furikake
- 2 avocados, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- half tuna and salmon above
Instructions
- Prepare and cool the sushi rice according to the sushi rice guide.
- Ensure rice is at room temperature before shaping.
- Choose a ring mold, springform pan, or lined bowl for shaping.
- Thinly slice half of the fish for the topping layer and finely dice the other half.
- In a bowl, mix kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame seeds, green onions, soy sauce, and the diced fish.
- For the first layer, arrange the thinly sliced fish tightly in the bottom of the mold.
- Add half of the sushi rice on top of the fish layer, pressing gently but firmly.
- Layer thinly sliced avocado over the rice, followed by the seasoned fish filling.
- Add thinly sliced cucumbers on top of the filling before pressing lightly to secure.
- Finish with the remaining rice as the top layer and press again to seal.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Carefully remove from the mold and garnish with additional toppings. Slice and serve.
Notes
Using a mixture of tuna and salmon enhances flavor and texture.
Adjust toppings based on personal preference, such as adding cream cheese or eel.
Ensure not to overfill the layers for a stable structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
