Creamy Sushi Casserole Bake (Printer-Friendly)

Indulge in layers of seasoned rice, creamy seafood, and crisp toppings—a warm, shareable Japanese-inspired casserole.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Sushi Rice

01 - 360 g short-grain sushi rice
02 - 590 ml water
03 - 60 ml rice vinegar
04 - 25 g granulated sugar
05 - 4 g fine salt

→ Seafood & Creamy Layer

06 - 250 g imitation crab meat, shredded
07 - 110 g cream cheese, softened
08 - 90 g mayonnaise
09 - 20 ml sriracha sauce
10 - 10 ml toasted sesame oil

→ Toppings & Garnish

11 - 4 g nori sheet, crumbled
12 - 16 g toasted sesame seeds
13 - 20 g green onions, chopped

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Rinse short-grain sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
02 - Combine rice with 590 ml water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
03 - Remove pan from heat, keep covered, and let rice steam for 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold seasoning into warm rice without mashing. Cool rice to room temperature.
04 - Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) to ensure even baking.
05 - Shred imitation crab meat and place in a mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and sesame oil. Mix until smooth and creamy.
06 - Fold crumbled nori sheet into the crab mixture for added umami.
07 - Spread the cooled sushi rice in the base of a baking dish, pressing gently. Distribute the creamy crab mixture evenly over the rice.
08 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the surface. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
09 - Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving. Scatter chopped green onions on top for freshness.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For best flavor, allow sushi rice to cool fully before layering with creamy topping.
02 - Pickled ginger served alongside will brighten each bite.
03 - Add slices of ripe avocado before serving for extra richness.
04 - Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.

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