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Sushi Cake

Sushi Cake

  • Author: Charlotte
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Layering
  • Cuisine: Japanese Inspired
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A beautiful layered sushi cake made with seasoned sushi rice, fresh salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber. This visually stunning dish slices like a cake but tastes like your favorite sushi roll, making it perfect for gatherings or special dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 200 grams fresh salmon, thinly sliced
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 nori sheets
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sushi rice several times until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions using a rice cooker or saucepan.
  2. While the rice is still warm, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the rice gently until evenly seasoned.
  3. Lightly oil a small round bowl or mold and line it with plastic wrap so the cake releases easily.
  4. Spread a layer of sushi rice in the mold and press it gently.
  5. Add cucumber slices, avocado slices, and thin salmon slices over the rice.
  6. Place one sheet of nori on top and repeat with another layer of rice and fillings.
  7. Press the layers gently so the structure holds together and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
  8. Invert the mold onto a serving plate and carefully remove the plastic wrap.
  9. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top and garnish with extra salmon slices if desired.
  10. Slice like a cake and serve with soy sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Use sushi grade salmon for the best flavor and safety.
  • Wet the knife slightly before slicing to keep the layers clean.
  • If the cake feels soft, chill it for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • You can substitute cooked shrimp or crab if you prefer cooked seafood.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg

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