Description
A delicious deconstructed sushi dish that delivers all the traditional flavors without the rolling technique. This easy baked version combines seasoned sushi rice with creamy crab filling and melted cheese for a perfect fusion meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Sushi Rice
- 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 8 oz Crab Meat
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare Rice: Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions using 1:2 rice-to-water ratio.
- Season Rice: Fold rice vinegar into warm cooked rice using wooden spoon. Allow to cool for 10 minutes while maintaining slight warmth.
- Make Filling: Combine shredded crab meat, softened cream cheese, and soy sauce in large bowl. Mix until evenly incorporated and creamy.
- Layer Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread half the seasoned rice in greased baking dish, add crab mixture, then remaining rice.
- Add Cheese & Bake: Top with shredded mozzarella. Bake 20 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden brown on top.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions or avocado slices if desired.
Notes
- Use short-grain sushi rice for authentic texture – long-grain rice won’t provide the proper stickiness needed for layering
- Ensure cream cheese reaches room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to prevent lumpy filling texture
- Press rice layers gently with the back of a spoon to create even surfaces that bake uniformly
- Check doneness by looking for bubbling edges and golden cheese top – overbaking creates dry, tough textures
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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