Delicious Japanese Sushi Bake Recipe: Easy and Customizable for Any Gathering
This Japanese sushi bake is easy to make and great for sharing. Follow these simple steps to create a warm and tasty dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice (or short-grain rice)
- 3 cups water
- 8 oz imitation crab meat (or cooked shrimp or canned tuna)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 sheet nori (shredded)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Optional toppings:
- Spicy mayo (mix mayonnaise with sriracha)
- Additional shredded nori
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Rice: Rinse the sushi rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a pot. Cover and cook on medium heat until the water absorbs, about 15 minutes. Let it sit off the heat for another 10 minutes.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, softened cream cheese, imitation crab meat, and mayonnaise. Mix well. Add soy sauce and sesame seeds, and stir until everything is well combined.
- Spread in Dish: Grease a baking dish. Spoon the rice mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle shredded nori and sliced green onions over the top. If you like, add more sesame seeds or spicy mayo.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 746kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 12gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1848mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 595IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg