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Sushi Bake

A delightful casserole-style dish that combines the flavors of sushi with the ease of baking, featuring creamy layers of crab, spicy mayo, and seasoned rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sushi rice
  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the filling
  • 1 lb imitation crab meat or cooked shrimp
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 sheet nori (seaweed)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
For serving
  • to taste soy sauce for drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice with water in a rice cooker or bring it to a boil on the stove and simmer until cooked.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix your imitation crab meat (or shrimp) with mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil.
Assembly
  1. Lightly grease a baking dish and spread half of the seasoned sushi rice evenly on the bottom.
  2. Layer the seafood mixture on top of the rice.
  3. Spread the remaining sushi rice on top, pressing down gently to create a compact layer.
  4. Tear the nori sheet into strips and sprinkle over the top along with the chopped green onions.
Baking
  1. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until everything is heated through.
  2. Remove from the oven and serve warm with soy sauce for drizzling.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through. You can assemble and freeze it (before baking) for up to 2 months; just bake straight from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.