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Sushi Cups

Delicious Sushi Cups: Quick, No-Bake Marvels for Everyone

Savor the vibrant and customizable Sushi Cups, a delightful no-bake appetizer that’s vegetarian-friendly and perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse well to remove excess starch.
  • 1.25 cups Water
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Veggies (Carrots, Cucumber, Bell Peppers, Sprouts) Use any raw veggies you prefer.
  • 1 cup Steamed Mukimame (Shelled Edamame) Can substitute with regular edamame pods.
  • 0.5 small Diced Avocado Use about half of a small avocado.
  • to taste Sauce of Choice (Soy Sauce, Tamari, Coconut Aminos) Adds saltiness and depth of flavor.
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise Base for spicy mayo.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Balances the heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Contributes a nutty flavor.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Black Sesame Seeds For garnish.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • muffin tin or silicone liners
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Fork
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sushi Cups
  1. In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of rinsed sushi rice with 1 ¼ cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Let sit covered for 10 minutes.
  2. Fluff cooked sushi rice with a fork and allow to cool slightly. Press rice firmly into cups of a greased muffin tin or silicone liners. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to chill and set.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine finely chopped veggies, steamed mukimame, and diced avocado. Add a splash of your sauce of choice and gently toss everything together until well incorporated.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of Sriracha, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil until mixed well. Adjust heat to taste.
  5. Remove chilled rice cups from the refrigerator. Spoon veggie filling generously over each rice cup. Drizzle spicy mayo and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
  6. Serve immediately as appetizers or snacks. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Rinse sushi rice thoroughly to prevent stickiness. Pack rice firmly into muffin cups for best results. Enjoy the sushi cups within 2 days for optimal taste.

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