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Sushi Cups

Deliciously Fresh Sushi Cups: No-Bake and Fully Customizable

These Sushi Cups are a healthy, customizable appetizer that combines vibrant veggies and creamy avocado in a no-bake delight.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinsed well
  • 1 cup Water
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Chopped Veggies Carrots, cucumber, or bell peppers
  • 1 cup Mukimame (Shelled Edamame) Pre-shelled preferred
  • ½ small Diced Avocado
  • to taste Sauce of Choice (Soy Sauce/Tamari/Coconut Aminos) For added flavor
For the Spicy Mayo
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with vegan version
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with agave for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
For the Garnish
  • to taste Black Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Silicone muffin liners
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Rice Preparation
  1. Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice with 1 cup of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Rice Cups Formation
  1. Spoon the cooked sushi rice into silicone muffin liners, pressing down firmly to form compact cups. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes to set.
Veggie Filling
  1. Chop your choice of veggies and combine with 1 cup of shelled mukimame and half a diced avocado in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with preferred sauce and set aside.
Spicy Mayo Preparation
  1. Whisk together ¼ cup of mayonnaise, 1-2 tablespoons of Sriracha, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil until fully combined.
Assembling Cups
  1. Remove rice cups from the liners and fill them with the veggie mixture. Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store sushi cups in an airtight container for optimal freshness and consume within 2 days. They can be frozen without fillings for up to 1 month.

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