June 18 marks International Sushi Day, a delightful occasion to savor sushi. As sushi experts at Poké Perfect, we recommend elevating the celebration with our signature PoCake – a stunning sushi cake you can easily recreate at home.
What You'll Need:
- 300 grams sushi rice
- 175 grams sushi-grade salmon
- 1 avocado
- 150 grams cucumber
- 80 grams mango
- 30 grams spring onion
- 80 grams edamame beans
- 3 nori sheets
- 2 teaspoons orange masago (fish eggs)
- 2 tablespoons black/white sesame seeds
Step-by-Step Preparation:
- Prepare the sushi rice according to package instructions.
- Using a sharp knife, cube the salmon into 1 x 1 cm pieces.
- Cube the avocado, cucumber, and mango. Slice the spring onion into thin rings. Thaw frozen edamame beans and/or orange masago in hot water if needed.
- Stack the nori sheets and trim the corners to form three equal circles.
- Place the nori circles on a flat surface. Spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over each using the back of a spoon.
- Layer on the salmon, avocado, cucumber, mango, spring onion, and edamame. Get creative – it's your masterpiece!
- Stack the three layers. Add extra rice to any sinking spots for stability. Top with orange masago and sesame seeds.
