Crab and Salmon Bake Sushi

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked sushi rice
• 4 tbsp rice vinegar for sushi
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• 1 cut salmon fillet
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sake (japanese rice wine)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ¼ cup cream cheese
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup japanese mayo (kewpie)
• 2 tbsp sriracha
• 14 pcs crabsticks
• Furikake (rice seasoning) — Quantity not specified, assumed to taste.

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

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2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the cooked sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well.

3. 3

   In another bowl, season the salmon fillet with salt, black pepper, sake, and olive oil. Let it marinate for a few minutes.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, Japanese mayo, and sriracha until smooth.

5. 5

   In a baking dish, spread a layer of the sushi rice mixture evenly on the bottom.

6. 6

   Layer the marinated salmon on top of the sushi rice.

7. 7

   Spread the cream cheese mixture over the salmon layer.

8. 8

   Chop the crabsticks and sprinkle them over the cream cheese mixture.

9. 9

   Top with furikake seasoning to taste.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and slightly golden on top.