Description
Sushi bake brings Japanese-inspired comfort to your kitchen with a creamy, layered casserole that reimagines classic sushi rolls. California-style crab, seasoned rice, and crispy nori sheets combine for a crowd-pleasing dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) imitation crab meat
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 2 pounds (907 grams) salmon
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ½ cup spicy mayo
- 1 to 2 tablespoons furikake
- ¼ cup unagi sauce
Base and Garnish:
- 2 cups sushi rice
- ½ sheet nori seaweed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Meticulously rinse the Calrose Sushi Rice under cold running water using a fine-mesh strainer until water runs clear, ensuring removal of excess starch.
- Cook the rice in a rice cooker with precisely of water, allowing it to steam and reach perfect fluffy consistency.
- Transfer the freshly cooked rice onto a spacious baking sheet, gently folding in seasoned rice vinegar using a wooden rice paddle to distribute evenly.
- Allow the rice to cool and reach room temperature, creating a uniform base for the sushi bake.
- In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped imitation crab meat, crispy tempura shrimp pieces, creamy Japanese mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, and a kick of sriracha sauce.
- Thoroughly mix the crab ingredients until they form a harmonious, well-integrated filling with balanced flavors and textures.
- Spread the cooled rice across the baking sheet, pressing down gently to create a compact, even layer approximately 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters) thick.
- Generously sprinkle of furikake seasoning across the rice surface, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Carefully distribute the prepared crab mixture over the rice, creating an uniform layer that covers the entire surface.
- Position the baking sheet in the oven and broil for 4 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a golden, slightly crispy top without burning.
- Remove from the oven and enhance with a delicate drizzle of spicy mayonnaise and unagi sauce.
- Garnish with additional furikake, finely chopped cucumber, and thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Transform ordinary ingredients into a restaurant-worthy dish that’ll impress family and friends with minimal cooking skills required.
- Calrose rice provides the perfect sticky texture, essential for creating that authentic sushi-like experience at home.
- Balancing creamy, spicy, and umami flavors through carefully selected ingredients like cream cheese, sriracha, and furikake.
- Quick 4-minute broiling technique creates a golden, slightly crispy top that elevates the entire dish’s presentation and taste.
- Customizable toppings allow personal creativity, letting you adjust heat levels and add fresh elements like cucumber and green onions.
- Ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or a fun weekend cooking project that brings everyone together around delicious homemade sushi bake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg