Sushi Cake Recipe

 

Ingredients 🛒

For the rice base:

2 cups sushi rice 🍚

2 ½ cups water 💧

¼ cup rice vinegar 🍶

1 tbsp sugar (or sugar substitute) 🍯

½ tsp salt 🧂

1 tbsp black sesame seeds ⚫

For the filling:

8 oz fresh salmon (or tuna) 🐟

1 ripe avocado 🥑

½ cucumber, thinly sliced 🥒

½ cup cream cheese (optional) 🧀

1 sheet nori, cut into strips 🌿

For the topping:

1 avocado, thinly sliced 🥑

Black sesame seeds ⚫

Pickled ginger (optional) 🌸

Wasabi (optional) 🌿

Instructions 👨‍🍳

1️⃣ Cook the sushi rice:

Rinse the rice under cold water until clear.

Cook in water until fluffy, then let it cool slightly.

Mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.

2️⃣ Prepare the filling:

Slice the salmon into thin pieces. 🐟

Cut avocado and cucumber into thin slices. 🥑🥒

If using, soften the cream cheese for spreading.

3️⃣ Assemble the cake:

Line a round cake pan with plastic wrap.

Press half of the sushi rice into the pan, smoothing it evenly. 🍚

Layer with salmon, avocado, cucumber, and cream cheese.

Add the remaining sushi rice and press gently.

4️⃣ Decorate:

Carefully flip the cake onto a serving plate. 🍽️

Arrange avocado slices in a circular pattern on top. 🥑

Sprinkle with black sesame seeds. ⚫

Garnish with pickled ginger and wasabi. 🌸🌿

5️⃣ Serve and enjoy!

Slice like a cake and serve with soy sauce. 🍣🍶

Would you like a low-carb version without rice? 😊