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Sushi Bake

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Sushi bake is a cozy, deconstructed California roll casserole made with seasoned sushi rice and a creamy, spicy crab layer, baked until golden and bubbly. It’s flavorful, crowd-friendly, and easy to serve with nori sheets and toppings.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice (short-grain)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup imitation crab (surimi), flaked
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
  • 1–2 tsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp wasabi or pickled ginger brine (optional)
  • Furikake seasoning, to taste
  • Optional: unagi sauce, extra mayo, extra Sriracha for drizzling
  • Garnishes: chopped green onions, diced avocado, cucumber slices
  • Nori sheets or seaweed snacks, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook sushi rice and mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  3. Press rice into a greased baking dish and sprinkle with furikake.
  4. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, Sriracha, and optional brine or wasabi. Fold in flaked crab.
  5. Spread crab mixture evenly over the rice. Top with more furikake and optional drizzles of unagi sauce or mayo.
  6. Bake for 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a crispier top, if desired.
  7. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
  8. Serve warm with seaweed sheets and garnish with avocado, cucumber, and green onions.

Notes

  • Swap crab for cooked salmon, shrimp, tuna, or even chicken.
  • Top with panko or tobiko for extra texture and flavor.
  • Try roasted cauliflower or marinated chickpeas for a plant-based version.
  • Reheat leftovers at 325°F for 10–15 minutes or microwave as needed.
  • Broil carefully for a crispy top without burning.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/sushi-bake/