Sushi Cake
Description
Perfect for the table and for drinks. An amazingly delicious layered sushi cake that will become the main dish and the centerpiece of a festive table. This cake is much easier to make than sushi, but the result will pleasantly surprise you. Serve with greens and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Thoroughly rinse the rice.
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Step 3
Pour in 350 ml of cold water, place on the stove, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Step 4
Remove the rice from the heat, cover with several layers of paper towels, cover tightly with a lid, and let stand for 10 minutes so all excess moisture evaporates.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Mix apple cider vinegar, salt, and sugar. If you have rice vinegar on hand, add it, but use twice as much.
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Step 6
After the time has elapsed, add the dressing to the rice and mix. Let the rice cool.
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Step 7
Dice the lightly salted red fish into small cubes.
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Step 8
Set aside approximately one third of the total amount of rice, add to it a nori sheet crumbled into small pieces and about 1/2 teaspoon of black sesame seeds.
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Step 9
To assemble the cake, place a square or round springform ring with a diameter of 18–20 cm on a flat plate. Spread the rice with nori in an even layer on the bottom and press it down firmly.
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Step 10
Spread approximately half of the cream cheese on top.
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Step 11
As the next layer, arrange the fresh cucumber cut into cubes. Press this layer lightly into the cheese and rice as well.
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Step 12
Spread half of the sliced fish over the cucumber.
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Step 13
Then a layer of half the white rice and almost all the cream cheese (set aside a little for garnish). Spread the cheese evenly.
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Step 14
Dice the ripe avocado and spread it as the next layer.
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Step 15
Then a layer of the remaining fish.
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Step 16
The last layer is the remaining rice. Press firmly and refrigerate the preparation for 1 hour.
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Step 17
Remove the cake from the refrigerator and carefully remove the sides. Decorate the cake as desired. You can simply spread it lightly with the remaining cheese and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with soy sauce.