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Simple Sushi Bake

A delightful twist on traditional sushi
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Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups short-grain rice or you can use any rice
  • 1.5 lb imitation crab shredded
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sriracha optional
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 avocado sliced
  • Nori strips for garnish
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  • While the rice is still hot, gently fold in a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, and Sriracha (if using). Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  • In a baking dish, spread half of the rice as the base layer.
  • Add the crab mixture (from step 4) on top, spreading it evenly. Add the remaining rice as the top layer. Arrange sliced avocados on top and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
  • Cut the sushi bake into squares, similar to how you would cut a lasagna. Serve with nori sheets on the side for that authentic sushi experience.

Notes

- To make a healthy vegan sushi bake, you can use ingredients like tofu, quinoa, rice (or brown rice), and vegetables.
- You can keep the dish in the fridge for 3 days. To reheat it, you can put it in the oven at 160°C for around 10—15 minutes. You can freeze the sushi bake to keep it longer (nearly a month), however, the taste and texture will change.
- You can serve sushi bake with many complementary sides to enhance the overall dining experience. Here are some ideas:
  • Miso Soup: A classic Japanese soup made with fermented soybean paste.
  • Edamame: Steamed young soybeans sprinkled with sea salt.
  • Salad like seaweed salad or cucumber salad
  • Sliced avocado can add a buttery texture and a mild flavor that pairs well with the other elements of sushi bake.
  • Soy sauce and wasabi
- You can make sushi bake without an oven by using air fryer, a pan, or skillet instead.
Keyword baking, casserole, dairy free, gluten free, japanese, sushi
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