Sushi Bake (Viral TikTok Recipe) - The Quicker Kitchen (2024)

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Do you eat sushi bake hot or cold? ›

Drizzle the top of the sushi bake with the prepared spicy mayo and optionally, the unagi sauce. Garnish with another sprinkle of furikake. Enjoy while warm. To eat, scoop and wrap with seaweed snack and top with a sliced of cucumber and some avocado.

You can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. But, you can finish a whole pan in just one sitting!

After pulling it out of the oven, the bubbly bake gets seasoned with more mayo, salt, nori flakes and additional toppings to taste to create a hearty yet easy to make casserole dish. (Fancy plating optional.) This sushi bake is perfect for your next party or for meal prep.

It is widely accepted that the sushi bake was invented by celebrity nail artist, Mimi Qui Reyes, in the Philippines back in 2015. It quickly caught on and has become a staple in many restaurants worldwide since then.

Even if your sushi is slightly warm, it's still safe to consume. But remember, sushi with raw meat shouldn't be hot. Raw meat toppings or fillings should be served at room temperature or slightly colder to avoid potential contamination. If you suspect your sushi is contaminated, you may notice an unusual smell.

Sushi can be a healthy choice, as long as you know what ingredients to look out for. For a nutritious meal, consider sticking to sushi and menu items made with ingredients like seafood, brown rice, and vegetables, while avoiding ingredients like fried foods, high sugar sauces, and seafood high in mercury.

Raw fish sushi

Sushi includes raw fish that ideally needs to be eaten within a day. This rule not only means that the sushi will taste its best, but ensures that it's safe, as raw fish can go off quickly. However, if raw fish sushi like sashmi is properly stored in the fridge, it can last 1-2 days.

It's more likely to contain parasites and bacteria and must be appropriately stored to reduce your risk of developing foodborne illnesses. Raw sushi like sashimi can be refrigerated for 1–2 days, while cooked sushi can last for 3–4 days. Neither type should be kept at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Refrigerate any leftovers. Reheat in a 325°F oven for about 10—15 minutes. This is not traditional sushi as you know it, but if you've ever enjoyed an American-style spicy roll, I have a strong feeling you will also enjoy the sushi bake.

According to a registered dietician, healthy adults can safely consume 2-3 sushi rolls, which means 10-15 pieces of sushi per week. However, the statistics are different for the elderly, pregnant women and others with the compromised digestive system.

Why is it called sushi bake? ›

Sushi bake is a baked sushi casserole and a deconstructed sushi roll. You get all the sushi taste without the complicated process of rolling them! Moreover, this particular sushi bake is like a baked California roll. It's made with cooked seafood – shrimp and imitation crab.

Whether you're looking for a light snack or a full meal, sushi is a perfect choice that will not disappoint.

After the easy sushi baked is cooked, let it sit for 10 minutes so everything sets. If you dig right in, the rice and everything will fall apart.

The earliest form of the dish, today referred to as narezushi, was created in Japan around the Yayoi period (early Neolithic–early Iron Age). In the Muromachi period (1336–1573), people began to eat the rice as well as the fish.

The dish is credited to Mimi Qui Reyes, a Filipino celebrity nail artist who started making her sushi bakes as early as 2015. She continues to sell them on Instagram.

Storing: Store the Sushi Bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for up to 3 days. Then reheat it in the microwave or in the oven until warmed through.

To store this sushi bake recipe, use a nice airtight sealed container for the fridge. I do not recommend freezing this meal, it just wouldn't be quite the same after freezing. To make ahead, get the rice and shrimp prepared and have everything chopped up.

The temperature of sushi rice is very important. If it is too warm it won't be in harmony with the neta (which should typically be at room temperature, although this varies), and if it is too cool it will taste too salty and lose its vinegary flavor. Cold sushi rice tastes horrible and should never be served.

Sushi is traditionally made with vinegar rice, seaweed wraps, vegetables, raw seafood, and occasionally cooked seafood. Sashimi is a dish of raw seafood served on its own. Eating sushi and sashimi is risky, especially if precautions aren't taken, because you're consuming raw foods.