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Sushi Cake recipe

Chef Asma
This Sushi Cake is a stunning, layered dish that combines the best of sushi flavors in a beautiful cake form. With layers of sushi rice, fresh sashimi, avocado, and cucumber, this sushi cake is perfect for sharing at parties or special events. Customize each layer and garnish with sesame seeds, microgreens, or spicy mayo for a delicious, eye-catching treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course No-Bake
Cuisine No-Bake
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 sheets of nori
  • 8 ounces sashimi-grade salmon or tuna thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • ½ cucumber thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Fresh radish microgreens, or cucumber ribbons for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Sushi Rice: Cook rice according to instructions, season with vinegar, sugar, and salt, then let cool.
  • Line Cake Pan: Place a nori sheet on the bottom of a springform pan lined with plastic wrap.
  • Layer Ingredients: Layer rice, sashimi, avocado, and cucumber in the pan, repeating until full.
  • Top and Garnish: Finish with sashimi, avocado, and sesame seeds on top.
  • Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then slice and serve with soy sauce and wasabi.

Notes

For added flavor, drizzle spicy mayo or ponzu sauce over the top before serving.
Keyword No-Bake