🍣 Avocado Sushi Cake Recipe 🥑🍚✨
This Avocado Sushi Cake is a fun and beautiful twist on traditional sushi! Layered with creamy avocado, fresh salmon or tuna, and seasoned rice, this "cake" is perfect for sharing and makes a stunning presentation.
Ingredients for Avocado Sushi Cake:
- 2 cups sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt
- 1 large avocado, thinly sliced
- 4 oz fresh salmon or tuna, sliced thinly (sashimi grade)
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Soy sauce, for dipping
- Nori strips or sheets, for garnish
- Microgreens, for garnish
For the spicy mayo:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for desired heat)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions for Avocado Sushi Cake:
1. Prepare the spicy mayo: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
2. Prepare the cake base: Line a 6-inch springform pan with plastic wrap for easy removal. Press half of the sushi rice into the bottom of the pan to form an even layer.
3. Layer the fillings: On top of the rice, layer half of the avocado slices, followed by a layer of cucumber slices and the fresh salmon or tuna. Gently press down, then add the remaining rice on top, pressing to create a smooth, even layer.
4. Top with avocado: Arrange the remaining avocado slices on top of the sushi cake.
5. Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with spicy mayo. Garnish with nori strips and microgreens.
6. Serve: Carefully remove the sushi cake from the pan, slice, and serve with soy sauce on the side.
Pro Tip:
For added flavor, mix some chopped green onions or pickled ginger into the sushi rice.
This Avocado Sushi Cake is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for sushi lovers—an impressive dish for any occasion! 🍣🥑🍚✨