Sushi Cake: A Fun and Flavorful Homemade Treat
Transform your party with a stunning sushi cake! 🍣🎂 This fun, flavorful dish combines the best of sushi and cake, perfect for any celebration. Impress your guests with this unique centerpiece!
Ingredients
- Sushi rice: 6 cups
- Salmon: 1.5 pounds
- Crab: 1 pound
- Cucumber: 1/2 large cucumber
- Shredded carrot: 1 medium carrot
- Rice vinegar: To taste
- Sugar: To taste
- Salt: To taste
- Sesame seeds: Optional for garnish
- Furikake seasoning: Optional for garnish
- Wasabi and sriracha: Optional for spicy variation
Instructions
Prepare the Rice:
- Rinse and soak the sushi rice for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Cook the rice using a rice cooker or stovetop, ensuring it’s fluffy and sticky.
- Season with a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Layer the Cake:
- In a cake mold, press a layer of seasoned sushi rice.
- Add layers of thinly sliced salmon, crab, cucumber, and shredded carrot.
- Repeat layers as desired.
Decorate:
- Garnish the top with sesame seeds, furikake, and optional sauces like wasabi or sriracha.
- Add finishing touches with edible flowers or creative patterns using sauces.
Chill and Serve:
- Chill the sushi cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
- Carefully remove from the mold, slice, and serve with soy sauce and other dips.
Notes
- Variations: Use tofu or edamame for a vegetarian option. Add mango or avocado for a fruity twist.
- Meal Prep: Sushi cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Substitutions: Substitute salmon with tuna or shrimp based on preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10g
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