Description
Sushi cups are a delightful bite-sized appetizer or snack featuring a compacted sushi rice base topped with a fresh mix of veggies, steamed edamame, and diced avocado. Finished with a drizzle of spicy mayo and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds, these customizable cups are perfect for parties or a light treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Sushi Ingredients:
- 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup finely chopped veggies of your choice (carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, sprouts)
- 1/4 cup steamed mukimame (shelled edamame)
- 1/4 cup diced avocado (~1/2 small avocado)
- 1 tablespoon sauce of your choice (soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos)
Spicy Mayo Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Black sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice: In a medium pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Form rice cups: Press about 2 heaping tablespoons of the cooked rice into each cup of a muffin tin, pressing down firmly to compact the rice. Place the muffin tin in the fridge and chill for 20 minutes to allow the rice cups to set.
- Prepare the veggie filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped veggies, steamed edamame, diced avocado, and your choice of soy sauce or coconut aminos. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Make the spicy mayo: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, coconut aminos or soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Adjust the Sriracha amount to your desired level of spiciness.
- Assemble the sushi cups: Remove the rice cups from the fridge. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the veggie mixture over each rice cup, then drizzle each with spicy mayo. Garnish with black sesame seeds for an attractive finish.
Notes
- Prep Note: While the rice is chilling in the fridge, prepare the veggie filling and spicy mayo to save time.
- Use veggies that can be eaten raw such as carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, or sprouts for best texture and flavor.
- You can customize the sauce and spice level of the mayo to your personal preference.
- These sushi cups are best served fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to one day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: sushi cups, sushi appetizer, bite-sized sushi, vegetarian sushi, spicy mayo sushi, party appetizers
