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Recipe for a sushi bake

Sushi Bake Recipe

Sushi bake is a delightful, Japanese-inspired casserole that combines the flavors of sushi into an easy, shareable dish
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 6 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Rice cooker or pot for cooking rice
  • Spatula
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Layer

  • 3 Cups Cooked Japanese short-grain rice
  • 3 Tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 Tsp Salt

For the Topping

  • 8 oz Imitation crab meat shredded
  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise preferably Japanese Kewpie mayo
  • 2 Tbsp Cream cheese softened
  • 2 Tsp Soy sauce
  • 1 Tsp Rriracha adjust to taste

Garnishes and Extras

  • 2 Tbsp Furikake Japanese rice seasoning
  • ¼ Cup Finely chopped green onions
  • 1 Tsp Toasted sesame seeds
  • Nori sheets for serving seaweed

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Rice Layer:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
    Mix gently until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
    Spread the seasoned rice evenly into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
    Combine Cooked Rice, Rice Vinegar, Sugar, and Salt
  • Make the Topping Mixture:
    In another bowl, mix the shredded crab meat, mayonnaise, cream cheese, soy sauce, and sriracha until well combined.
    Spread this mixture evenly over the rice layer in the baking dish.
    Make Topping Mixture
  • Add Garnishes:
    Sprinkle the top with furikake to add a savory, umami-rich flavor.
    Sprinkle the top with furikake
  • Bake the Sushi Bake:
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to slightly brown the top.
  • Serve and Enjoy:
    Once out of the oven, let the sushi bake cool for 5 minutes.
    Sprinkle green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the top.
    Serve with nori sheets for scooping and wrapping the bake, or enjoy it straight with a spoon!
    Serve sushi bake

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Notes

  • For extra flavor, add diced scallops or shrimp to the topping mixture.
  • Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less sriracha.
  • To make this dish vegetarian, substitute the crab with diced roasted vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
  • If you don't have furikake, you can use crushed roasted nori sheets and sesame seeds as a substitute.
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Japanese Cuisine, Sea Food, Sushi, Sushi Bake