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Sushi Cups

Sushi Cups: No-Bake Delights You Can Customize Anytime

Sushi Cups are customizable no-bake delights perfect for any occasion, allowing you to enjoy fresh and healthy ingredients with ease.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Rice Cups
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinsed well before cooking
  • 1.25 cups Water Essential for cooking sushi rice
Filling
  • 1 cup Chopped Vegetables Choose fresh crunch from carrots, cucumber, or bell peppers
  • 1 cup Mukimame (Shelled Edamame) Substitute regular edamame if needed
  • 0.5 avocado Diced Avocado About half an avocado will suffice
Sauce
  • to taste Sauce of Choice Soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
  • 0.25 cup Mayonnaise Vegan mayo works for a lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust level of spice according to preference
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Substitute with agave for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Offers a nutty depth of flavor
Garnish
  • to taste Black Sesame Seeds Use for an attractive presentation

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Medium pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Silicone spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice with water. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce to low heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff the rice and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Fill each muffin tin cup with the cooled sushi rice, packing it firmly. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped vegetables, mukimame, and diced avocado. Drizzle with sauce and toss to coat.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Sriracha, sesame oil, and honey until smooth. Adjust spiciness as desired.
  5. Remove rice cups from the fridge, fill with veggie mixture, drizzle with spicy mayo, and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Rinse rice thoroughly to achieve fluffy rice cups. Use silicone muffin liners to prevent breakage while removing the cups. Assemble sushi cups up to 24 hours in advance for convenience.

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