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Ice-Tray Sushi Blocks

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Ice-Tray Sushi BlocksYunhee Kim

Like most foods they can pick up and dip, this gentle introduction to sushi, which takes only 30 minutes to prepare, is a hit with kids. Serve with low-sodium soy sauce (or whatever dip will get your child excited about eating).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 24 pieces

Ingredients

7

ounces sashimi-grade salmon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

3

green onions, chopped

1

/4 cucumber, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)

About 5 grape tomatoes, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)

2

teaspoons lime juice

1

teaspoon orange juice

2

1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1

/4 teaspoon sesame oil

1

/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1

/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2

cups cooked sushi rice (from a Japanese restaurant)

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Combine all the ingredients except the rice in a bowl.

    Step 2

    2. To make the sushi-rice blocks, use an ice-cube tray as a mold (small cups, mini-muffin tins, and tartlet pans will also work). Prepare the mold by sprinkling it lightly with water.

    Step 3

    3. Press the rice into the tray squares, then use your finger to push a hole 3/4 of the way into each square.

    Step 4

    4. Turn the mold upside down onto waxed paper, and tap until the squares fall out.

    Step 5

    5. Fill each hole with about a teaspoon of the salmon mixture and serve.