How to Make Ahi Sushi Cups - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of sushi, you'll love this recipe for Ahi Sushi Cups. These bite-sized delights are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a fun night in. They combine all the flavors and textures you love in a traditional sushi roll, but in a more convenient and portable form.

One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to make. You don't need any special equipment or sushi-making skills to whip up a batch of these tasty treats. Plus, they're completely customizable, s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 8 teaspoons rice vinegar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 ounce 1/3 less fat cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
  • cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna, cubed
  • ½ cup cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • ½ tablespoon black sesame seeds, lightly toasted

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 cups

  • Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes (do not uncover while cooking.) Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • While rice stands, combine 2 tablespoons vinegar and sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until boiling, 30 to 45 seconds. Stir mixture with a whisk until sugar dissolves. Add cream cheese and 1/2 teaspoon salt to bowl, stirring with a whisk to combine. Gently fold vinegar mixture into rice using a rubber spatula; let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Generously coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray. Lightly coat each of 12 (5-inch square) parchment paper pieces with cooking spray; press paper squares into muffin cups to form a liner. Using moistened hands, press rice mixture evenly along bottom and sides of muffin cups (about 2 1/2 tablespoons rice per cup). Refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Combine remaining 2 teaspoons vinegar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add tuna, cucumber, green onions, and avocado to bowl. Toss gently to combine.
  • Divide tuna mixture evenly among rice cups; sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds. Gently remove cups from pan by lifting parchment paper edges.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 1185mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 631mg