Description
A cozy, family-friendly dinner that captures the flavors of sushi in a baked dish, allowing for easy serving and customization with toppings.
Ingredients
For the Sushi Bake
- 2 cups Calrose rice (or other short grain rice)
- 1/4 cup Rice vinegar (For seasoning the sushi rice)
- 1 tbsp Sugar (For seasoning the sushi rice)
- 1 tbsp Salt (For seasoning the sushi rice)
- 1 lb Salmon (fresh baked, leftover, or canned) (Can be fresh, baked, or canned)
- 1/2 cup Kewpie mayo (Can substitute with regular mayo)
- 2 oz Cream cheese (optional) (Makes the bake extra creamy)
- 1 tbsp Sriracha or chili sauce (optional) (For a spicy kick)
- 1 tbsp Furikake seasoning (For flavoring)
- 2 tbsp Green onions, chopped
- 8 sheets Nori sheets or seaweed snacks for serving
Optional Toppings
- 1 medium Avocado, sliced (Creamy and cooling option)
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced (For crunch)
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (To sprinkle on top)
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the Calrose rice until the water runs mostly clear.
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions, then let it sit covered for about 10 minutes.
- While the rice rests, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved, and then gently fold it into the warm rice.
Assembly
- Lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
- Press the sushi rice into the dish evenly.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of furikake over the rice.
- In a bowl, mix the salmon with mayo, optional cream cheese, a bit of soy sauce, and green onions.
- Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the rice.
- Add an extra sprinkle of furikake on top.
Baking
- Bake at 400°F for about 12 to 18 minutes, until heated through and the top is slightly golden.
- For more color, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Toppings can be adjusted based on personal preference. Serve the bake with nori sheets or seaweed snacks for a fun, interactive meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Comfort Food, Japanese