Description
Sushi Cups are delightful bite-sized masterpieces offering the flavors of sushi without the complexities of traditional rolling techniques, perfect for gatherings or a fun family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup finely chopped veggies (cucumber, bell peppers, or carrots)
- 1/4 cup steamed mukimame (shelled edamame)
- 1/4 cup diced avocado (approximately 1/2 small avocado)
- 1 tablespoon sauce of your choice (soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to your taste)
- 1 teaspoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Black sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a medium pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice and water. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low. Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Chill the Rice: Remove from heat and let the rice cool slightly. Then, press about 2 heaping tablespoons of the cooked rice into each cup of a muffin tin, compacting it down. Place the muffin tin in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine your chopped veggies, steamed edamame, diced avocado, and the sauce of your choice. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayo, Sriracha, coconut aminos or soy sauce, and honey. Adjust the Sriracha to match your desired spiciness.
- Assemble the Cups: Once the rice cups are cool, spoon a heaping tablespoon of the veggie mixture into each cup. Drizzle your spicy mayo over the top and garnish with black sesame seeds.
Notes
Serve with additional dipping sauces like soy sauce and fresh cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Muffin Tin Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: sushi, cups, appetizer, easy recipe, kid-friendly