Baked Sushi
Baked Sushi is a warm Japanese-inspired rice bake where short grain rice is topped with cream cheese, mayonnaise and sriracha, then finished under heat until golden and bubbling. The Thermomix cooks the rice to the ideal sticky consistency, blends the creamy topping evenly and weighs every ingredient directly in the bowl for consistent results.
About this recipe
Baked Sushi with the Thermomix TM7 brings the bold flavours of a sushi bar straight into your kitchen as a warm, bubbly oven bake. If you have been searching for baked sushi recipes or Japanese rice bake ideas, this all-in-one kitchen machine version is the answer for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive sharing platter at your next gathering. Short grain rice is cooked to that signature sticky, glossy texture, then seasoned with rice vinegar, caster sugar and sea salt for an authentic sushi flavour base. Meanwhile the TM7 blends cream cheese, mayonnaise and sriracha into a velvety, spicy sauce that melts into the rice as it bakes. A generous sprinkle of furikake adds that unmistakable Japanese savoury finish. The result is a comforting bake with golden, slightly crispy edges and a creamy, tangy centre, perfect for fans of fusion food and easy Thermomix cooking.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the short grain rice thoroughly in cold water before cooking until the water runs almost clear; this removes excess starch and prevents the baked sushi from becoming gluey instead of pleasantly sticky.
- Spread the seasoned rice evenly in the baking dish and press it down gently with a wet spoon before adding the cream cheese and sriracha topping, so the sauce seeps into the rice rather than running off the sides.
- For a milder family-friendly version, reduce the sriracha and add extra mayonnaise; serve the baked sushi with extra furikake on the table so everyone can season their own portion.
- Leftovers keep well covered in the fridge for a day; reheat in a hot oven rather than the microwave so the top crisps up again nicely.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free variation: replace the cream cheese with a plant-based cream cheese alternative and use lactose-free mayonnaise; the sriracha and furikake seasoning keep the Japanese flavour profile fully intact.
- Salmon variation: fold flakes of cooked or smoked salmon through the rice before baking and finish with sliced spring onion and avocado on top for a salmon baked sushi that tastes like an inside-out California roll.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the short grain rice and water to the gram for flawless sushi rice. [Precision Control]
- Even heating - The TM7 heats the rice vinegar, caster sugar and sea salt dressing until fully dissolved into a clear seasoning. [Multi-Function]
- Silky mixing - The Thermomix blends cream cheese, mayonnaise and sriracha into a velvety, lump-free spicy sauce in seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Fine grinding - The TM7 grinds coarse sea salt and furikake components into a fine, even seasoning that coats every grain. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free cooking - The Thermomix cooks the sushi rice unattended while you prepare the baking dish and toppings, saving valuable minutes. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- short grain rice
- water
- white rice vinegar
- caster sugar
- fine sea salt
- furikake (Japanese rice seasoning)
- cream cheese
- mayonnaise
- sriracha chilli sauce
- salt