Sushi Poppers

These sushi poppers are tasty and do not require an expert to prepare. Young children would find these fun to make.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• 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

• ASSORTED FILLINGS

• 1  large  ripe mango
• 1⁄2 cup smoked salmon, chopped small
• 1 (7 1/2ounce) 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

1. In a large shallow dish, spread rice and sprinkle with seasoned rice vinegar and sesame seeds.
2. Using a wooden spoon, toss gently to combine, (DO NOT STIR or rice will clump).
3. Keep rice covered with a damp cloth if not using immediately.
4. Using wet fingers, place a rounded teaspoonful of rice in the palm of your hand and roll into a ball.
5. Make an indentation in the center with your finger.
6. Place your choice of desired filling in the indentation.
7. In small bowls, make up a combination of fillings that you enjoy.
8. Dip fingers into water and pack rice firmly around filling to make a small ball.
9. Repeat with remaining rice and your choice of filling.
10. Sprinkle each popper with toasted sesame seeds and a dot of wasabi paste and place on a platter.
11. Cover with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to serve.