Crispy Rice Sushi Cups with Spicy Tofu

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If you love sushi, you are going to LOVE these crispy rice sushi cups! They have the perfect little crunch on the outside, with spicy, creamy tofu tucked inside.

Instead of rolling sushi, you simply press seasoned sushi rice into a muffin tin and bake it until golden and crispy. Then comes the best part: the spicy tofu filling, made with mayonnaise, chili oil, chili garlic sauce and soy sauce. (You could use fish as well, I wanted to keep it vegetarian for my sister to be able to enjoy!)

What I love most about these is the combination of textures. The rice gets golden and crispy around the edges while the tofu filling stays creamy, spicy and packed with flavour. Add the fresh crunch of cucumber and avocado on top, and every bite has a little bit of everything. They’re fun to make, even more fun to eat, and they disappear fast!

They look impressive, but they are actually so easy to make. And the best part? You don’t need to roll a single piece of sushi! Give my recipe a try!

INGREDIENTS:

Crispy Rice Cups

3 cups cooked sushi rice
1 tablespoon of sesame oil
1 teaspoon of sugar
Cooking spray or oil, for the muffin tin

Spicy Tofu

1 block of extra-firm tofu
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon of chili oil
1 tablespoon of chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon of soy sauce

Toppings

Cucumber, diced
Chives, sliced
Sesame seeds
Nori
Avocado (optional)

STEPS to Make Crispy Rice Sushi Cups:

1. Prepare the rice

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Mix the cooked sushi rice with sesame oil, salt and sugar. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Divide the rice between the cups and firmly press it into the bottom and up the sides to create little rice cups.

2. Make the crispy rice cups

Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy. Let them cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin.

3. Make the spicy tofu

Press the tofu well to remove as much moisture as possible. Cut the tofu into small pieces or crumble it into a bowl. Add the mayonnaise, chili oil, chili garlic sauce and soy sauce. Mix until the tofu is coated in the creamy, spicy sauce.

4. Assemble

Spoon the spicy tofu into each crispy rice cup.

Top with your toppings.

Bon appétit! Enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25–30 minutes

Total Time: About 50 minutes

Servings: 12 sushi cups