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Easy Sushi Bake Recipe

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This Easy Sushi Bake is a delicious and convenient take on traditional sushi, layered with seasoned sushi rice, a creamy spicy crab and shrimp mixture, and topped with furikake and drizzles of spicy mayo and unagi sauce. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or dinner, it combines the classic flavors of sushi in a baked casserole form, making it simple to prepare without the need for rolling.

Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

  • 2 cups dry Calrose Sushi Rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar (Marukan)

Seafood Mixture

  • 16 oz imitation crab, chopped into small pieces
  • 10 cooked tempura shrimp, chopped (premade from Costco)
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tbsp sriracha

Toppings and Garnishes

  • 3 tablespoon furikake (plus 1–2 Tbsp extra for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup spicy mayo
  • 1/4 cup unagi sauce
  • Optional: chopped cucumber and green onion for garnish

Instructions

  1. Clean the Rice: Add the dry Calrose Sushi Rice into a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water for about 1 minute, stirring gently with a spoon to remove excess starch.
  2. Cook the Rice: Place the rinsed rice in a rice cooker with 2 cups of water and cook according to your rice cooker’s instructions. Once cooked, transfer the rice to a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Season the Rice: Pour 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar over the hot rice and gently fold it in using a rice paddle or spatula without mashing the grains. Set aside to cool.
  4. Prepare Crab Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped imitation crab, chopped cooked tempura shrimp, Japanese mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, and 1 tablespoon sriracha. Mix until fully blended.
  5. Assemble the Bake: Evenly spread and gently compress the cooled sushi rice in the baking sheet. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of furikake evenly over the rice.
  6. Add the Topping: Spread the spicy crab mixture evenly over the furikake-covered rice layer.
  7. Broil: Place the baking sheet in the oven and broil on high for 4 minutes until the topping is slightly browned and bubbly.
  8. Finish and Garnish: Remove from oven and drizzle the top with spicy mayo and unagi sauce. Garnish with additional furikake, chopped cucumber, and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Use Calrose sushi rice for the best texture and flavor.
  • Be gentle when folding the rice with vinegar to avoid mashing the grains.
  • If you don’t have a rice cooker, you can cook the rice on the stovetop using the absorption method.
  • Adjust sriracha and spicy mayo quantities to control heat level.
  • For added crunch, garnish with thinly sliced cucumber or tempura flakes.
  • Serve warm for the best taste and texture.

Keywords: Easy Sushi Bake, Sushi Casserole, Japanese Recipe, Crab Sushi Bake, Spicy Sushi Bake, Broiled Sushi

Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/easy-sushi-bake-recipe/