Soy-Free Baked Sushi
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Soy-Free Baked Sushi, a modern twist on traditional sushi rolls, perfect for those avoiding soy-based ingredients. This oven-baked delight combines tender sushi rice seasoned with a tangy rice vinegar mixture as the base, topped with creamy layers of shredded imitation crab blended with Japanese mayonnaise. Fresh, diced avocado and cucumber add pops of color and refreshing texture, while a drizzle of zesty lemon juice ties it all together. Garnished with crunchy nori strips and toasted sesame seeds, this baked sushi is served warm and paired with pickled ginger for an irresistible umami experience. With a quick prep time and no rolling required, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal as a fun appetizer or a satisfying main dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Sushi rice
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 8 pieces Imitation crab sticks
- 0.5 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 3 sheets Nori sheets, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 100 grams Pickled ginger, for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 inch baking dish by lightly greasing it.
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Stir this mixture into the cooked rice until well incorporated. Spread rice evenly in the baking dish.
In a medium bowl, shred the imitation crab sticks and mix them with Japanese mayonnaise. Evenly spread this mixture over the rice layer in the baking dish.
Top the crab layer with diced avocado and cucumber. Drizzle lemon juice over the top.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through.
Remove the dish from the oven and garnish with cut nori strips and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve warm with pickled ginger on the side as a condiment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 5470 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.5 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1862 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
