California Sushi Bites

California Sushi Bites
California Sushi Bites might be just the Japanese recipe you are searching for. This recipe serves 40. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 4g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 91 calories. Head to the store and pick up spinach leaves, bottled lime juice, mahatma valencia rice, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

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Bring first 3 ingredients and 4 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in rice wine using a fork.
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If frozen, thaw shrimp according to package directions. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.
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Cook shrimp in boiling water to cover 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
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Drain, and let cool 15 minutes. Coarsely chop shrimp.
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Cut bell peppers into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-wide strips.
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Coat a griddle with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat.
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Pour a thin layer of beaten eggs onto griddle to make a thin omelet. Cook, without stirring, 1 minute or until egg is cooked and dry.
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Transfer omelet to a clean kitchen towel. Repeat procedure with remaining eggs. (Do not stack or overlap omelets on towel.)
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Arrange omelets in a single layer in a plastic wrap-lined 13- x 9-inch pan, overlapping edges and piecing together as needed to cover bottom of pan.
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Sprinkle capers and toasted sesame seeds over egg layer. Arrange salmon over half of mixture in pan; arrange shrimp over other half. Using wet hands, top with 2 1/2 cups rice mixture, pressing into an even layer and packing down firmly.
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Arrange spinach over rice, overlapping edges. Top with green onions. Using wet hands, top with 2 1/2 cups rice mixture, pressing into an even layer and packing down firmly.
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Remove and reserve 1 bell pepper strip. Arrange remaining bell pepper strips over rice. Top with avocado.
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Sprinkle with lime juice (about 1 Tbsp.). Using wet hands, top with remaining rice mixture, pressing into an even layer and packing down firmly. Cover with plastic wrap, and place a second 13- x 9-inch pan, right-side up, directly on filled pan, pressing down firmly on topmost pan to compact layers. Chill at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
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Remove top pan; remove and discard plastic wrap. Invert sushi onto a cutting board, and remove and discard plastic wrap. Using a thin sharp knife, cut sushi into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces, cutting straight down through sushi. (Do not use a sawing motion when cutting.)
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Cut reserved bell pepper strip into tiny diamond shapes or pieces; top each sushi bite with a bell pepper piece.
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Serve with desired toppings.

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian can be paired with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Tanian et Vincent Careme Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 16 dollars per bottle.
Tania et Vincent Careme Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc
Tania et Vincent Careme Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc
#65 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019A crowd pleasing Chenin Blanc for any occasion, this lush bottling delivers notes of honeysuckle and citrus which are balanced by a bright, seamless acidity.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings40
Health Score4
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