Description
A delightful and visually appealing twist on traditional sushi, this Avocado Sushi Cake is a stunning appetizer that combines layers of sushi rice, creamy seafood filling, fresh avocado, and crunchy sesame seeds. It’s a perfect dish for sushi lovers looking for a unique presentation.
Ingredients
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Sushi Rice:
- 2 cups sushi rice, rinsed and cooked
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Seafood Filling:
- 1 cup imitation crab or cooked shrimp, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for serving)
- pickled ginger and wasabi for garnish (optional)
- plastic wrap and a 6-inch springform pan or round mold
Instructions
- Prepare Sushi Rice: Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt with cooked sushi rice. Let it cool.
- Make Seafood Filling: Combine chopped seafood with mayonnaise and sriracha.
- Assemble Cake: Layer rice, cucumber, seafood mixture, and more rice in a springform pan.
- Add Avocado: Top with avocado slices, sesame seeds, and chill before slicing.
- Serve: Slice and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Notes
- To prevent avocado browning, lightly brush with lemon juice.
- For a vegetarian version, use tofu or seasoned veggies instead of seafood.
- Use a sharp, water-dipped knife for clean slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (for rice)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook (except rice)
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
