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Sushi cups

Delicious Sushi Cups: Easy, Healthy, and Customizable Bites

Discover how to make healthy and customizable Sushi Cups for a delightful snack or meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

Sushi Cups Ingredients
  • 200 g Sushi Rice Rinse well to avoid stickiness
  • 300 ml Water For cooking the rice
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Vegetables e.g., carrots, cucumbers, bell pepper
  • 100 g Steamed Mukimame Can be swapped for edamame
  • 1/2 Avocado, diced Opt for ripe ones for best texture
  • Sauce of Choice e.g., Tamari or coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise Low-fat versions recommended
  • 1 tsp Sriracha Sauce Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 tsp Honey Omit for Vegan option
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil Optional depending on dietary choices
  • 1 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • silicone muffin mold
  • Medium pot
  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sushi Cups
  1. In a medium pot, combine 200 grams of rinsed sushi rice with 300 ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Press about two tablespoons of cooled sushi rice into each cavity of a silicone muffin mold. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix one cup of finely chopped vegetables, 100 grams of mukimame, and half a diced avocado. Drizzle your sauce over the mixture and toss gently.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of Sriracha, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil until smooth.
  5. Remove rice cups from the mold, fill them with the vegetable mixture, drizzle with spicy mayo, and garnish with black sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and avoid overfilling the cups.

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