Description
This Easy Sushi Bake is a warm, layered twist on classic sushi, featuring seasoned rice, creamy seafood mix, and flavorful toppings all baked to golden perfection. It combines everything you love about sushi—umami, texture, and spice—in a comforting casserole form, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
For the Sushi Rice:
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
For the Creamy Seafood Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups imitation crab (or cooked salmon)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Kewpie preferred)
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For Assembly and Toppings:
- 1 avocado (optional)
- 1 tbsp furikake seasoning or crushed nori
- 2 tbsp unagi or teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha mayo
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 sheet roasted seaweed, crushed
Instructions
- Rinse rice until water runs clear, then cook with water.
- Mix vinegar, sugar, and salt; fold into warm rice.
- In a bowl, combine crab, mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, spread rice evenly and press gently.
- Optional: layer avocado slices over rice.
- Spread seafood mixture evenly on top.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until heated through and slightly golden.
- Drizzle with unagi sauce and sriracha mayo.
- Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, furikake, and crushed nori.
- Serve hot with seaweed sheets or cucumber slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes