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Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Cultural Context

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a modern twist on traditional sushi, originating from Japan where sushi is a beloved culinary art. These bite-sized treats blend classic sushi flavors with the convenience of a baked cup, making them perfect for gatherings and parties. While traditional sushi often features raw fish, this baked version appeals to those who prefer cooked seafood, and it has gained popularity in various international cuisines, especially in fusion dining.

JapaneseJPappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups sushi rice
1 lb salmon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon salt
4 sheets roasted seaweed
1 avocado
1 lime

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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1

Thoroughly rinse the sushi rice.

2

Transfer the rice to a rice cooker and pour in water at a ratio of 1 to 1.4.

3

Choose the right setting and cook for about 30 minutes.

4

Remove the rice from the rice cooker.

5

Cut the salmon into thin slices, then into small cubes.

6

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha sauce (or ketchup if you can't eat spicy), and salt; whisk together.

7

Add the salmon to the mixture and combine everything.

8

Take the roasted seaweed and cut each sheet in half, stacking two sheets on top of each other.

9

Scoop about 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of warm rice on top of the seaweed; the residual heat will soften the seaweed.

10

Press the rice into a muffin tin to form cups, repeating with the remaining seaweed and rice.

11

Add the salmon mixture over the rice in each cup.

12

Preheat the oven to 400°F and place the muffin tin on the middle rack.

13

Bake for about 15 minutes.

14

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, peel off the skin, and cut it into thin slices, then into small cubes.

15

Add a piece of lemon or lime to the avocado to prevent browning.

16

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and top each cup with sliced avocado.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingpressing

Equipment Needed

muffin tinmixing bowlrice cookeroven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishmilkwheat

Also Known As

Sushi CupsSalmon Sushi Bites
Local Name: 焼きサーモン寿司カップ

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