Description
Creamy California roll-inspired Sushi Bake brings Japanese fusion magic to dinner tables. Layers of seasoned rice, imitation crab, cream cheese, and nori create a comforting casserole you’ll devour with crisp seaweed sheets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 cup sushi-grade fish (salmon or tuna), diced
- 4 oz (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 nori sheets, cut into strips
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons spicy mayo (mayonnaise + Sriracha)
Garnish:
- 1 sliced avocado
- 2 chopped green onions
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse sushi rice under cold running water until the water runs crystal clear, then prepare according to package guidelines. Gently fold rice vinegar into the warm rice, creating a glossy and flavorful base.
- Create a creamy seafood blend by mixing diced fish with softened cream cheese, then incorporate spicy mayo until ingredients are uniformly combined.
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C), ensuring precise temperature for optimal cooking results.
- Distribute the prepared sushi rice evenly across a baking dish, forming a smooth, compact layer that will serve as the foundation of the dish.
- Carefully spread the seasoned fish and cream cheese mixture over the rice, ensuring complete and uniform coverage for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Place the assembled dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Once removed from the oven, garnish with delicate slices of creamy avocado and finely chopped green onions to add freshness and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp nori strips, allowing guests to create their own delightful rolls or enjoy the bake as a standalone dish.
Notes
- Customize rice texture by adjusting water ratio for perfect sticky consistency without becoming mushy.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like tofu, shredded crab, or cooked shrimp for dietary flexibility.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a sprinkle of furikake or toasted sesame seeds before baking for extra crunch and umami.
- Keep serving temperature in mind; let dish rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow flavors to meld and prevent burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg