Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks with Avocado and Cucumber (Print version)
Layered spicy shrimp, avocado, and cucumber sushi stacks with spicy mayo. Ready in about 30 minutes with no special tools needed.
# Ingredients:
For the sushi rice
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1 cup (200 g) short-grain sushi rice, well rinsed
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1 1/4 cups (300 ml) water
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
For the spicy shrimp
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8 oz (225 g) cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and diced
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
For the avocado and cucumber layer
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1 large ripe avocado
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1 cup (150 g) cucumber, diced small
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Pinch of salt
For assembly and topping
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1 teaspoon neutral oil (for greasing the cup)
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1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional, for drizzling)
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds or furikake
# Instructions:
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Combine rinsed rice and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Fold in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while warm, then spread on a plate to cool to room temperature.
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Whisk mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl. Dice the cooked shrimp into small cubes and toss with a spoonful of the spicy mayo if desired, or reserve all the mayo for drizzling.
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Scoop the avocado into a bowl, add lime juice and salt, and mash roughly with a fork. Dice the cucumber into quarter-inch pieces.
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Lightly oil the inside of a 1-cup measuring cup or ramekin. Press in about 1/2 cup rice, then a layer of mashed avocado, diced cucumber, and diced shrimp. Press each layer firmly but gently.
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Place a plate over the cup, invert, and tap lightly. Carefully lift the cup. If pieces stick, use a knife tip to ease them out and patch the stack.
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Spoon remaining spicy mayo over each stack. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or furikake, and add a thin drizzle of soy sauce if you like. Serve immediately.
# Good to know:
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Best served within an hour of assembly.
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Wet your fingers when pressing rice to prevent sticking.