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Sushi Cups

Savory Sushi Cups: Easy, Customizable, and Deliciously Fun

Sushi Cups are colorful rice cups filled with fresh veggies and creamy avocado, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cups
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Base for the cups, quinoa can be used for gluten-free.
  • 1.5 cups Water Essential for cooking the sushi rice.
For the Filling
  • Chopped Veggies Any raw vegetable of your choice.
  • 1 cup Steamed Mukimame (Shelled Edamame) Regular edamame pods can be used if mukimame is not available.
  • 1/2 small Diced Avocado Enhances flavor.
For the Sauce
  • Sauce (Soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos) Personalize by selecting your preferred sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Mayo Base for the spicy mayo.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce Adjust to taste based on your spice preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Balances the heat in the spicy mayo.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Provides a nutty flavor to the mayo.
For Garnish
  • Black Sesame Seeds For presentation.

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Silicone muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sushi Cups
  1. Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, combine the rinsed rice with 1.5 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Allow the sushi rice to cool for about 10 minutes. Grease a silicone muffin tin and press 2 heaping tablespoons of the rice into each cup. Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine your choice of chopped veggies with the steamed mukimame and diced avocado. Drizzle in your chosen sauce and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise, 1-2 tablespoons of Sriracha, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce or coconut aminos, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
  5. Remove the rice cups from the refrigerator and spoon the veggie filling on top. Drizzle the spicy mayo over the filled sushi cups.
  6. Sprinkle black sesame seeds on top for garnish and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Firmly press the rice to avoid crumbling. Adjust spices and sauces to personal preference.

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