Description
These bite sized salmon sushi cups are easy to prepare and perfect for sharing as an appetizer with friends and family
Ingredients
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For the sushi rice:
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 1 /2 tbsps rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
For the sushi cups:
- avocado oil spray
- 6 large nori sheets, cut into squares to fit your muffin tin
- 1 lb sushi grade salmon, skin removed
- 1 tbsp low sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 tsps sriracha (depending on spice level)
- furikake, for garnish
- 3 stalks green onion, sliced thin on a bias (or chives, chopped)
Instructions
For the sushi rice:
- Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly through a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Transfer to a rice cooker and pour in the water.
- Close the lid and set the mode to cook for white rice.
- Meanwhile in a microwave safe bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar and salt. Heat for ten to 15 seconds just until warmed through and then stir to dissolve the sugar.
- When the rice is done cooking, remove and pour it into a large bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over the rice. Gently stir just to mix it in and then set aside.
For the sushi cups:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF and spray a mini muffin tin with avocado oil spray. Set aside.
- Take a square of the nori sheet and a place about 1 to 2 tbsps of rice in the centre (keep your fingertips wet/damp to avoid the rice sticking). Press the square into the muffin tin and repeat with the remaining nori and rice. You may have some leftover rice.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until the nori is slightly crispy.
- Meanwhile, prepare the salmon. On a clean cutting board, cube the salmon into small bite sized pieces and transfer to a bowl. Add the tamari and sesame oil and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayo and sriracha. Place in a squeeze bottle, or a ziploc bag with the tip cut.
- Remove the nori-rice bites and place on a cutting board. Top with the salmon and then dollop with the spicy mayo, furikake and green onion.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes about 20 mini sushi cups, five cups per serving.