Sushi Poppers
"These sushi poppers are tasty and do not require an expert to prepare.
Young children would find these fun to make."
photo by Bergy
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
30
ingredients
- 1 cup freshly cooked short-grain rice
- 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
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ASSORTED FILLINGS
- 1 large ripe mango
- 1⁄2 cup smoked salmon, chopped small
- 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can of solid albacore tuna in water
- 1⁄4 lb fresh small shrimp
- 1 small fresh cucumber
- 1 large avocado
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- wasabi paste
directions
- In a large shallow dish, spread rice and sprinkle with seasoned rice vinegar and sesame seeds.
- Using a wooden spoon, toss gently to combine, (DO NOT STIR or rice will clump).
- Keep rice covered with a damp cloth if not using immediately.
- Using wet fingers, place a rounded teaspoonful of rice in the palm of your hand and roll into a ball.
- Make an indentation in the center with your finger.
- Place your choice of desired filling in the indentation.
- In small bowls, make up a combination of fillings that you enjoy.
- Dip fingers into water and pack rice firmly around filling to make a small ball.
- Repeat with remaining rice and your choice of filling.
- Sprinkle each popper with toasted sesame seeds and a dot of wasabi paste and place on a platter.
- Cover with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to serve.
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Reviews
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These were very good, however I think I prefer traditional sushi. I missed the seaweed, and found rolling the traditional sushi easier than making these poppers. The flavor was very good though, and it was a nice change. -
I can't tell you how happy I was to find this recipe! I was even happier after I made & sampled them. I kept it really simple the first time, using only cucumber & cream cheese as my filling. I just used rice and vinegar for the rice portion (no sesame seeds to be found, but I really wanted to try these). I first formed them exactly as directed, but they didn't look very pretty & they kind of fell apart. Sooo, I tried using my small Pampered Chef scooper (the one I use for cookie dough). I scooped up some rice and then pressed it into the scoop firmly to pack it tight. Next, I put my finger into the center to make a hole for the filling. I cut all of the cucumbers into small pieces before I started and topped with a small portion of cream cheese so they were ready to go when needed. Then I put the cucumber in & filled in the top with a little more rice mixture & popped them out onto a plate. Really simple, quick & absolutely delicious. I can't wait to try them again with some different fillings & sesame seeds. A wonderful answer to my sushi cravings at a fraction of the cost of going to a restaurant or buying them in the grocery store! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!!! -
I'm so, so happy that I have this recipe!! This was easy to assemble. I used smoked salmon, cream cheese, cucumber and avacado. These are so good!! Thanks for sharing! I'm making again tonight!! -
What a great way to enjoy sushi! I made mine stuffed with cucumber and albacore.
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Although I have since learned how to make "real" sushi at home, this was a great way to make it before then! An easy way to get your sushi fix! Thanks, Uncle Bill!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
William Uncle Bill
Burnaby,, B.C.
I live in Burnaby, British Columbia. I am retired and have written a cookbook entitled, From Uncle Bill's Kitchen. I am a recipe developer, author, publisher, distributor and a chef. My cookbook is very unique as I have a Nutrient Analysis for each ingredient used in each recipe that shows you the values for Calories, Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. A high-lighted bar shows the values on a per serving basis plus the Fat/Cal%.
From Uncle Bill's Kitchen contains tried-and-true, tested, easy to follow reipes for both novice and experienced cooks. You'll find old Russian, Ukrainian, and other ethnic favorites, along with modern West Coast dishes. The Nutrient Analysis will please the health conscious. Uncle Bill's favorite recipes will reward efforts of the most creative cook and provide the family with many tantalizing, healthful meals.
I have appeared on 48 various Television Shows in Vancouver, Burnaby, Kelowna and Kamploops, B.C. Canada, as well as in Palm Springs, CA. In Palm Springs, CA, I have been a Guest on the JACKIE OLDEN RADIO SHOW and THE JOEY ENGLISH RADIO SHOW, twice a year since 1998. I also do demo cooking shows at CHAPTERS BOOK STORES, SAVE-ON-FOOD STORES, GALLOWAY'S FOODS, WESTMINSTER PUBLIC QUAY MARKET, and in the U.S. at BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORES in Palm Springs, CA, Phoenix and Yuma, AZ.
I was in Palm Springs, CA from June 10th to July 14th. 2002 and again appeared twice on the Jackie Olden Show, twice on the Joey English Show and pre-taped a TV COOKING SHOW with Jackie Olden that is aired on TV from Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
