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Ultimate Easy & Creamy California Roll Sushi Bake

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Make this viral sushi bake for a comforting, crowd-pleasing alternative to traditional sushi rolls. It features seasoned rice, imitation crab, and a creamy topping, perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked and seasoned sushi rice
  • 1 pound imitation crab (kani), shredded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sriracha (adjust for spice level)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup furikake seasoning
  • Nori sheets, cut into strips, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the sushi rice according to package directions, then season it with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while the rice is still warm. Spread the seasoned rice evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and creamy.
  4. Spread the crab mixture evenly over the layer of seasoned rice in the baking dish.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping is hot and lightly golden brown around the edges.
  6. Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the top evenly with furikake seasoning.
  7. Let the sushi bake cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with strips of nori seaweed for scooping.

Notes

  • For a spicier topping, increase the amount of sriracha or add a dash of chili oil to the cream cheese mixture.
  • You can substitute half of the imitation crab with cooked, flaked salmon for a salmon sushi bake variation.
  • If you do not have furikake, you can use toasted sesame seeds and dried seaweed flakes as a substitute topping.

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