Description
Crispy Rice Sushi Cupcakes with Smoked Salmon and Avocado offer a delightful blend of creamy, smoky, and crunchy flavors. These fun, elegant appetizers are perfect for any gathering, from casual get-togethers to sophisticated dinner parties. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can impress your guests with visually stunning sushi cupcakes that pack a flavorful punch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz smoked salmon, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 nori sheets, cut into small squares
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, combine rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; let cool slightly.
- Using wet hands, mold the rice into cupcake shapes in a silicone mold or cupcake tin.
- Layer avocado slices followed by smoked salmon on each rice cup.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with nori squares on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg