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Sushi Cups

Irresistibly Fresh Sushi Cups You Can Customize Your Way

Delightful sushi cups that are customizable, vegetarian-friendly, and gluten-free, perfect for appetizers or quick lunches.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Cups
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse well before cooking
  • 1.25 cups Water
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Veggies Use raw vegetables like carrots, cucumber, and bell peppers
  • 0.5 cups Steamed Mukimame (Shelled Edamame) Substitute with regular edamame pods if unavailable
  • 0.5 avocado Diced Avocado Use about half a small avocado
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Sauce (Soy Sauce/Tamari/Coconut Aminos) Choose based on dietary preferences
  • 0.33 cups Mayonnaise Use vegan mayo for plant-based option
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust according to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Balances the spiciness of the Sriracha
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sesame Oil Adds a nutty flavor to the mayo
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds For garnish; can be omitted

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • non-stick muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of rinsed sushi rice with 1 ¼ cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
  2. Press 2 heaping tablespoons of rice into each cup of a non-stick muffin tin. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of chopped veggies, ½ cup of steamed mukimame, and ½ diced avocado. Stir in your preferred sauce until evenly coated.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of Sriracha, 1 teaspoon of honey, and ½ teaspoon of sesame oil until smooth.
  5. Remove rice cups from the muffin tin. Fill with the veggie mixture, drizzle with spicy mayo, and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These sushi cups are customizable and perfect for a delightful start to your culinary adventure! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for best freshness.

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