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Sushi Cups

Sushi Cups That Are Easy, Customizable, and Delicious

Sushi cups are easy to make, customizable, and delicious, combining fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and spicy mayo in rice cups.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Cups
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse well before cooking
  • 1 cup Water Essential for cooking the rice
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Veggies Use any raw vegetables like carrots or cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup Steamed Mukimame Can substitute with shelled edamame
  • 1/4 cup Diced Avocado Ensure it is ripe
  • 1 tablespoon Sauce of Choice Such as soy sauce or tamari
For the Spicy Mayo Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Can use vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Aminos or Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Balances spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil Adds nutty aroma
For Garnishing
  • Black Sesame Seeds For added texture and visual contrast

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • silicone muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sushi Cups
  1. In a medium pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until tender.
  2. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.
  3. Press about 2 heaping tablespoons of the cooled sushi rice into each cup of a silicone muffin tin. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped veggies, steamed mukimame, diced avocado, and drizzle with chosen sauce. Fold together until well-coated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, coconut aminos or soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil until smooth.
  6. Once the rice cups are set, fill each cup with the veggie mixture and drizzle with spicy mayo.
  7. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy getting creative with your fillings. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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