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Sushi Cups

Irresistible Sushi Cups: Quick, Customizable & Delicious!

Enjoy delicious, customizable Sushi Cups that are quick to prepare and packed with flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse well before cooking
  • 1.25 cups Water
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Chopped Veggies Carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers
  • 1 cup Mukimame (Shelled Edamame) Regular edamame can be used as a substitute
  • 1/2 small Diced Avocado Adds creaminess
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base for spicy mayo
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce Adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Adds sweetness to spicy mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Rich depth of flavor
  • Sauce Soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds For crunch and visual appeal

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Silicone muffin liners
  • mixing bowl
  • muffin tin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook Sushi Rice: In a medium pot, combine sushi rice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare Rice Cups: Pack two heaping tablespoons of rice into silicone muffin liners, smooth the tops, then refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. Mix Veggie Filling: Combine chopped veggies with mukimame and avocado in a bowl, drizzle with soy sauce, and mix gently.
  4. Make Spicy Mayo: Whisk mayonnaise, Sriracha, honey, and sesame oil together to create the sauce, adjusting spiciness to taste.
  5. Assemble Cups: Fill the rice cups with the veggie mixture, drizzle with spicy mayo, and sprinkle black sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sushi cups are perfect for gatherings and can easily be customized to suit different tastes and dietary needs.

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