Ice-Tray Sushi Blocks
A creative twist on traditional sushi using an ice-tray as a mold. Fresh cubes of sashimi-grade salmon are mixed with vegetables and seasonings, then served in bite-sized rice blocks for an elegant appetizer.
6 servings
25 min
Ingredients
- •7 ounces sashimi-grade salmon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- •3 whole green onions, chopped
- •¼ whole cucumber, finely chopped
- •5 whole grape tomatoes
- •2 teaspoons lime juice
- •1 teaspoon orange juice
- •2½ tablespoons mayonnaise
- •¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- •¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- •⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •2 cups cooked sushi rice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Combine all the ingredients except the rice in a bowl.
5 min
- 2.
2. To make the sushi-rice blocks, use an ice-cube tray as a mold (small cups, mini-muffin tins, and tartlet pans will also work). Prepare the mold by sprinkling it lightly with water.
3 min
- 3.
3. Press the rice into the tray squares, then use your finger to push a hole 3/4 of the way into each square.
10 min
- 4.
4. Turn the mold upside down onto waxed paper, and tap until the squares fall out.
2 min
- 5.
5. Fill each hole with about a teaspoon of the salmon mixture and serve.
5 min