Sushi Bake (Viral Tiktok Recipe)

Wash the sushi rice in a small non-stick pot until the water is clear and not murky (optional - soak the rice for 30-60 mins if you have the time). Add 2 ½ cups of water and cook over a medium-high heat until the water starts to boil, then reduce heat to low and place the lid on. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed

Taste rice to confirm its cooked. Remove the pot from the heat but leave the lid on to steam for 5-10 minutes

While the rice is cooking, season salmon with salt, pepper and spray with olive oil. Air fry for 10 minutes until cooked or pan fry / oven bake

Once the salmon is cooked, flake it with a fork and add to a large bowl

Using your fingers, pull strings off the crabs sticks lengthways (similar to pulling string cheese) then dice into small cubes

Add crab to the salmon bowl along with the soy sauce, mayonnaise, sriracha and sesame oil. Stir until combined and your mixture is ready

Preheat oven to 400℉/200℃. In a small bowl or ramekin, add the rice seasoning - rice wine vinegar, salt and sugar and mix together

Spray an oven dish (13 x 9 inches / 30 x 22 cm) with olive oil and add the cooked rice. Then pour over the rice seasoning and gently fold using a wooden paddle or a rubber spatula, so that it's evenly seasoned (don't over mix as it will become mushy)

Using a rubber spatula, spread out the rice evenly and gently flatten the top to an even layer, spreading out to the edges

Tear the nori sheet into small pieces and sprinkle over the rice along with sesame seeds

Add the seafood filling on top and spread evenly, gently patting it down with the spatula. Bake for 10 minutes then broil for 2 minutes

Remove from the oven and garnish with a zigzag line of spicy mayo along with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds and chopped cilantro

Slice into 6 even squares and serve with nori sheets, cucumber and avocado and enjoy your delicious Sushi Bake!