Sushi Cups: Easy and Delicious Bites for Home Chefs
These sushi cups are a fun and creative way to enjoy sushi at home. Perfect for parties or a family dinner, they’re easy to make and delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 sheets nori seaweed
- 1/2 pound fresh salmon, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine rice and water, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved, then stir into the cooked rice.
- Cut the nori sheets into quarters and place each piece into a muffin tin to form cups.
- Stuff the cups with sushi rice, then layer in diced salmon, cucumber, and avocado.
- Drizzle with soy sauce before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the ingredients based on personal preference or dietary needs.
- These cups can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg