Baked sushi with fresh salmon, wasabi mayonnaise, nori, spring onion, cucumber and avocado

serves 4, prep 40 mins.


INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups sushi rice

  • 4 sheets nori

  • 200 g fresh salmon fillet

  • 4 x ½ avocado

  • ½ cucumber

  • 2 spring onions

  • 2 tbsp wasabi mayo (mix wasabi into mayonnaise to taste)

  • Soy sauce to serve

  • Toasted sesame seeds

METHOD:

Prepare the sushi rice

  • Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.

  • Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packet.

  • Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.

  • Spread the sushi rice over a baking tray. Place the nori sheets on top, then set aside.

  • Cut the salmon into small cubes and mix with the wasabi mayo.

  • Distribute the salmon over the centre of the sushi rice and nori.

  • Place the baking tray in the preheated oven for about 10 mins.

  • Rinse and dice the cucumber. Rinse and finely chop the spring onions.

To serve:

Remove the baked sushi from the oven and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, cucumber and spring onions

Serve the baked sushi with avocado halves, topped with sesame seeds and soy sauce.