Easy Sushi Bake Recipe (Family Friendly)

This Easy Sushi Bake offers a fun and family-friendly twist on the classic California roll. It’s budget-friendly, super flavorful, and doesn’t require any special sushi-making equipment. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Ingredients:

For the Sushi Bake:

3 cups sushi rice (brown sushi rice or regular sushi rice)

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 cup imitation crab meat (or substitute with shrimp, salmon, or tuna)

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp lime juice

1-2 tsp sriracha (to taste)

2 green onions, chopped

Sesame seeds (for topping)

Thinly sliced nori strips (for topping)

Salt (to taste)

Soy sauce (for drizzling)

For Garnish:

Thinly sliced cucumber

Sliced avocado

Nori sheets (for serving)

Instructions:

Prepare Sushi Rice:

Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix in the sesame oil.

Assemble Rice Layer:

Press the cooked sushi rice evenly into a 15x10 inch baking dish, packing it tightly.

Prepare Crab Mixture:

In a bowl, combine imitation crab meat, mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, and chopped green onions. Mix until well combined.

Layer Crab Mixture:

Spread the crab mixture evenly over the sushi rice layer in the baking dish.

Add Toppings:

Sprinkle sesame seeds, thinly sliced nori strips, and a pinch of salt over the top. Drizzle with soy sauce.

Bake:

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Garnish and Serve:

After baking, top with thinly sliced cucumber and avocado. Serve on top of nori sheets.

Expert Tips:

Rinse Rice: Thoroughly rinse the sushi rice before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent a gummy texture.

Flavor Enhancements: For extra flavor, mix a few teaspoons of rice wine vinegar into the rice along with sesame oil.

Rice Substitutes: If sushi rice is unavailable, any short or medium grain rice can be used. Avoid long grain rice as it lacks the necessary starch to achieve a sticky texture.

Recipe FAQs:

Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes! Use glute

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