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Viral TikTok Sushi Bake (California Roll Style Casserole)

A close-up of a square slice of baked sushi bake topped with drizzles of spicy mayo and white sauce.
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Make this easy sushi bake, a warm, deconstructed California roll casserole. It layers seasoned sushi rice with a creamy imitation crab mixture and bakes until golden. This shareable rice bake is perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked and seasoned sushi rice
  • 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise (or regular mayonnaise)
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Unagi sauce (or teriyaki sauce)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Furikake seasoning
  • Nori sheets, cut into strips, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the sushi rice according to package directions. While warm, mix the rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until combined. Spread the seasoned rice evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This forms your first layer.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and softened cream cheese. Mix until fully incorporated and creamy. Spread this crab mixture evenly over the layer of rice.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of Kewpie mayonnaise, Sriracha, and Unagi sauce to create the spicy mayo topping. Drizzle this mixture over the crab layer.
  5. Sprinkle the sliced green onions and Furikake seasoning evenly over the top of the casserole.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping is heated through and slightly golden brown around the edges.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with strips of nori sheets for scooping.

Notes

  • For a salmon sushi bake variation, mix 1/2 cup cooked, flaked salmon into the crab mixture.
  • You can broil the top for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra browning, watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • Serve with slices of avocado or cucumber on the side for added freshness.

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