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Sushi Cups Recipe

Customizable Sushi Cups Recipe: Fresh, Fun, and Flavorful

This Sushi Cups Recipe offers a fresh, fun, and customizable twist on traditional sushi, perfect for any snack or party appetizer.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse well before cooking
  • 1.25 cups Water
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Veggies Use carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, or sprouts
  • 1 cup Steamed Mukimame (Shelled Edamame) Substitute with regular edamame pods if needed
  • 0.5 avocado Diced Avocado About half of a small avocado
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce, Tamari, or Coconut Aminos Choose based on dietary preferences
For the Spicy Mayo Topping
  • 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds Sprinkle on top

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine 1 cup of rinsed sushi rice with 1 1/4 cups of water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or using silicone liners. Press approximately 2 heaping tablespoons of warm sushi rice into the bottom of each muffin cup. Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes to set.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine your choice of chopped vegetables, steamed mukimame, and diced avocado. Add a splash of soy sauce or alternative and stir until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1-2 tablespoons of Sriracha, honey, and sesame oil until smooth.
  5. Once rice cups are set, fill each with the veggie filling and drizzle with spicy mayo. Sprinkle black sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Feel free to swap ingredients or add your favorite flavors to customize the sushi cups to your liking.

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