Sushi Pizza with Wasabi Cream Cheese and Gummy Fish
Sushi Pizza with Wasabi Cream Cheese and Gummy Fish
Ingredients
For the Sushi Rice Base
- 1 1/2 cups short-grain sushi rice, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, for frying
For the Wasabi Cream Cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon wasabi paste, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
For the Toppings
- 4 ounces sushi-grade salmon, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces sushi-grade tuna, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 nori sheets, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
For Garnish (The Gummy Fun!)
- 1/2 cup gummy fish candy, assorted colors
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Sushi Rice: Rinse short-grain sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes to steam.
⏱️ 30 min
- 2
Season the Sushi Rice: While the rice is still warm, transfer it to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Pour this mixture over the warm rice and gently fold with a rice paddle or spatula until the rice is evenly coated. Allow the seasoned rice to cool completely to room temperature.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Form and Cook the Rice Base: Once the sushi rice is cool, divide it into four equal portions. On individual pieces of parchment paper, press each portion into a 5-inch round pizza crust shape, about 1/2-inch thick. Heat the sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully transfer the rice crusts to the skillet (you may need to cook them in batches). Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, you can bake them on a baking sheet at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Prepare the Wasabi Cream Cheese: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, wasabi paste, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the amount of wasabi paste if you desire more heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Assemble the Sushi Pizzas: Once the rice crusts are crispy and have cooled slightly, spread an even layer of the prepared wasabi cream cheese mixture over the top of each crust, leaving a small border around the edge.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add Toppings: Artfully arrange the thinly sliced sushi-grade salmon, tuna, avocado, and cucumber over the cream cheese layer on each sushi pizza. Sprinkle generously with the nori strips, black sesame seeds, and white sesame seeds.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Garnish and Serve: For the final whimsical touch, scatter the gummy fish candy over the top of each sushi pizza. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightfully surprising and unique culinary creation!
⏱️ 2 min
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Sushi Pizza with Wasabi Cream Cheese and Gummy Fish
Ingredients
For the Sushi Rice Base
- 1 1/2 cups short-grain sushi rice, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, for frying
For the Wasabi Cream Cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon wasabi paste, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
For the Toppings
- 4 ounces sushi-grade salmon, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces sushi-grade tuna, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 nori sheets, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
For Garnish (The Gummy Fun!)
- 1/2 cup gummy fish candy, assorted colors
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Sushi Rice: Rinse short-grain sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes to steam.
⏱️ 30 min - 2
Season the Sushi Rice: While the rice is still warm, transfer it to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Pour this mixture over the warm rice and gently fold with a rice paddle or spatula until the rice is evenly coated. Allow the seasoned rice to cool completely to room temperature.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Form and Cook the Rice Base: Once the sushi rice is cool, divide it into four equal portions. On individual pieces of parchment paper, press each portion into a 5-inch round pizza crust shape, about 1/2-inch thick. Heat the sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully transfer the rice crusts to the skillet (you may need to cook them in batches). Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, you can bake them on a baking sheet at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Prepare the Wasabi Cream Cheese: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, wasabi paste, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the amount of wasabi paste if you desire more heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Assemble the Sushi Pizzas: Once the rice crusts are crispy and have cooled slightly, spread an even layer of the prepared wasabi cream cheese mixture over the top of each crust, leaving a small border around the edge.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add Toppings: Artfully arrange the thinly sliced sushi-grade salmon, tuna, avocado, and cucumber over the cream cheese layer on each sushi pizza. Sprinkle generously with the nori strips, black sesame seeds, and white sesame seeds.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Garnish and Serve: For the final whimsical touch, scatter the gummy fish candy over the top of each sushi pizza. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightfully surprising and unique culinary creation!
⏱️ 2 min