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Sushi Bundt Cake

A creative twist on sushi, this Sushi Bundt Cake combines savory and sweet layers in a visually stunning presentation, perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a delightful culinary adventure.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1.5 cups Calrose rice Cooked in a rice cooker or according to package instructions
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tbsp black sesame seeds Toasted
For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked crab meat Real or imitation
  • 0.25 cups Japanese mayo
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 pieces serranos Finely chopped, plus slices for topping
  • 3 pieces scallions Chopped, separate the white and green parts
For the Assembly
  • 1 spray cooking oil For the Bundt pan
  • 1 each English cucumber Thinly sliced
  • 2 pieces avocados Sliced
  • 0.5 each orange Juiced
  • 0.5 each lemon Juiced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro Chopped
  • to taste Tamari Or wasabi if preferred
  • to taste Shichimi togarashi For additional flavor
  • to taste Toasted nori Crushed
  • to taste Serranos Sliced
  • to taste Japanese mayo and sriracha For drizzling

Method
 

Preparation of Rice
  1. Cook the Calrose rice in your rice cooker or according to package instructions.
  2. Once the rice is fluffy, mix in the rice vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Fluff with a fork.
Prepare Crab Mixture
  1. In a bowl, combine the crab meat, Japanese mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, finely chopped serranos, and the white parts of the scallions.
Assembly of Bundt Cake
  1. Spritz the Bundt pan with cooking oil spray.
  2. Layer in some of the seasoned rice, followed by layers of the crab mixture, cucumber slices, and avocado.
  3. Ensure that each layer is snug and secure, topping off with another layer of rice.
Saucing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, cilantro, and tamari to create the drizzle.
Finishing Touch
  1. Chill the assembled Bundt in the fridge for a few hours.
  2. Invert onto a platter, drizzle with sauce, and top with shichimi togarashi and serrano slices.

Notes

Experiment with layers by adding shrimp or your favorite veggies. Make sure to chill for the best texture and flavor.