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Sushi Cups

Delicious Sushi Cups: No-Bake Marvels for Any Occasion

Discover these customizable sushi cups, a delicious low-calorie option perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cups
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Use short-grain for best texture
  • 1.25 cups Water
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Veggies Mix of carrots, cucumber, or bell peppers
  • 0.5 cup Steamed Mukimame (Shelled Edamame) Substitute with regular edamame if desired
  • 1 medium Diced Avocado Swap with nut-based cream for a variation
For the Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce Can use Tamari or Coconut Aminos for gluten-free
  • 0.25 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt makes a lighter alternative
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey Adjust to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Muffin tin
  • medium bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sushi Cups
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sushi rice with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Let sit covered for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a muffin tin, press 2 tablespoons of rice into each cup. Chill for 20 minutes.
  3. While chilling, chop your choice of veggies. Mix with mukimame, avocado, and drizzle with soy sauce. Toss until mixed.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, honey, and sesame oil until smooth. Adjust flavors to taste.
  5. Remove rice cups from the muffin tin, fill with veggie mixture, drizzle with spicy mayo, and garnish with black sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly before cooking for best results. Use silicone muffin liners for easy removal, and chill the rice cups to maintain their shape.

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