Testing a Crispy Waffle Sushi from TikTok! 🍣

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi Rice (short‑grain Japanese rice, rinsed until water runs clear)
• 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar (for seasoning the cooked rice)
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar (adds a subtle sweetness to the rice seasoning)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (for rice seasoning)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (adds nutty flavor to the waffle rice)
• 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil (vegetable or canola oil for crisping the rice)
• 1 whole Avocado (ripe, diced into 1‑cm cubes)
• 1/2 medium Cucumber (seeded and diced into 1‑cm cubes)
• 4 ounces Sushi‑Grade Salmon (skin removed, diced into 1‑cm cubes)
• 4 ounces Sushi‑Grade Tuna (skin removed, diced into 1‑cm cubes)
• 2 tablespoons Eel Sauce (Unagi Sauce) (sweet soy glaze)
• 1 tablespoon Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie or similar, mixed with sriracha for spicy mayo)
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha (adds heat to the mayo)
• 1 teaspoon Furikake (Japanese rice seasoning for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Spicy Yuzu Sauce (adds citrus heat)
• a small dab Wasabi Paste (optional, for a final kick)

Instructions

1. Rinse and Cook Sushi Rice

   Place 1 cup sushi rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Transfer to a rice cooker or saucepan, add 1¼ cups water, and cook according to the rice cooker setting or bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Season the Rice

   In a small bowl whisk together 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and ½ tsp salt until dissolved. Transfer the hot rice to a large bowl, drizzle the seasoning over it, and gently fold with a spatula to coat evenly.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Toppings

   Dice the avocado, cucumber, salmon, and tuna into roughly 1‑cm cubes. Place each in separate sections of a mixing bowl.

   Time: PT10M

4. Mix Spicy Mayo

   Combine 1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise with 1 tsp sriracha in a small bowl; set aside.

   Time: PT1M

5. Preheat Waffle Iron and Oil It

   Plug in the waffle iron and preheat on medium‑high. Brush each cavity with a mixture of 1 tbsp sesame oil and 2 tbsp neutral oil using a silicone brush.

   Time: PT2M

6. Form Crispy Rice Waffles

   Spoon about ¼ cup of seasoned rice into each waffle cavity, spreading evenly. Close the iron and cook for 8‑10 minutes, or until the surface is golden‑brown and crisp. If needed, drizzle a tiny extra splash of oil halfway through cooking.

   Time: PT10M

7. Cool Slightly

   Using a spatula, carefully remove each rice waffle and place on a plate. Let rest for 2 minutes so the crust sets.

   Time: PT2M

8. Assemble the Sushi Waffles

   Arrange the diced avocado, cucumber, salmon, and tuna on top of each rice waffle. Drizzle with eel sauce, then the spicy mayo mixture. Sprinkle furikake, add a few drops of lime juice, and dab a small amount of spicy yuzu sauce and wasabi on each.

   Time: PT5M

9. Serve Immediately

   Present the crispy rice waffle sushi on a platter and enjoy while the rice is still crisp.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

15g

Fiber

5g