Description
Learn how to make a visually stunning Avocado Sushi Cake that’s as fun to assemble as it is to eat. This unique sushi creation features layers of seasoned rice, creamy avocado, seafood or tofu, crisp cucumbers, and a touch of mayo, all topped with sesame seeds and nori for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
For the sushi rice:
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling and topping:
- 1 large ripe avocado, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup imitation crab meat or cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips or crumbled
- Soy sauce for serving
- Pickled ginger and wasabi for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and cook the rice: Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Cook rice with water, then season with vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Prepare the layers: Layer rice, seafood mixed with mayo, cucumbers, and avocado slices in a mold.
- Assemble the cake: Top with remaining rice, press gently, then remove the mold.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and nori. Slice and serve with soy sauce and optional garnishes.
Notes
- You can substitute the seafood with tofu or seasoned mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in water to get clean slices when cutting the sushi cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
