Sushi Poppers

Name: Sushi Poppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 30 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup freshly cooked short-grain rice; 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds; 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

Submitted by William Uncle Bill

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

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
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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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.

Julie F
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!!!

CookinontheFly
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!!

simplemom
What a great way to enjoy sushi! I made mine stuffed with cucumber and albacore.

Classy Gal
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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