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Sushi Cups

Deliciously Easy Sushi Cups: No-Bake and Totally Customizable

These Sushi Cups are a healthy, no-bake appetizer that’s totally customizable and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse well before cooking for fluffy results.
  • 1.25 cups Water Crucial for cooking the rice.
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Veggies Opt for fresh carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers.
  • 0.25 cup Steamed Mukimame Regular edamame pods work as a great substitute.
  • 0.25 cup Diced Avocado About half a small avocado.
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 tbsp Sauce of Choice Try soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos.
  • 0.25 cup Mayonnaise Forms the creamy base of spicy mayo.
  • 1 tsp Sriracha Sauce Adjust according to your spice preference.
  • 1 tsp Coconut Aminos or Soy Sauce Introduces a rich umami flavor.
  • 1 tsp Honey Balances the heat with sweetness.
  • 0.5 tsp Sesame Oil Infuses depth with a nutty aroma.
For Garnish
  • Black Sesame Seeds Optional for texture and visual appeal.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the Sushi Rice: In a medium pot, combine rinsed sushi rice with water. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Form the Rice Cups: Pack about 2 heaping tablespoons of rice into each cup of a silicone muffin tin. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Veggie Filling: Chop veggies into small pieces, combine with mukimame and avocado. Drizzle in your sauce of choice.
  4. Make the Spicy Mayo: Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), honey, and sesame oil in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Assemble the Sushi Cups: Remove rice cups from the fridge and fill with the veggie mixture. Drizzle spicy mayo on top and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the sushi cups chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sushi cups are best enjoyed fresh, use silicone liners for easy removal, and taste as you go to adjust flavors.

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