Description
Sushi cups are a delightful twist on traditional sushi, offering a convenient and portable way to enjoy the flavors of sushi in a bite-sized form. These sushi cups are customizable with a variety of fresh veggies and a spicy mayo topping, making them a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Sushi Ingredients:
- 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup finely chopped veggies of your choice (carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, sprouts)
- 1/4 cup steamed mukimame (shelled edamame)
- 1/4 cup diced avocado (~1/2 small avocado)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
Spicy Mayo Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Black sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse rice and cook with water until done. Cool slightly.
- Form Rice Cups: Press cooked rice into muffin tin cups and chill.
- Prepare Veggie Filling: Mix veggies, edamame, avocado, and soy sauce.
- Make Spicy Mayo: Whisk mayo, Sriracha, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
- Assemble: Fill rice cups with veggie mix, drizzle with spicy mayo, and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Prep Note: While the rice chills, prepare the veggie filling and spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sushi cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
