Baked Crab Sushi (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crab Blend

01 - 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened so it'll mix easily
02 - 2 tablespoons Sriracha for a spicy kick
03 - 1/2 cup of Kewpie mayo to add creamy richness
04 - 1 pound of imitation crab meat, pulled into thin pieces

→ Rice Layer

05 - 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar to bring a tangy note
06 - 4 cups of freshly cooked sushi rice, soft and fluffy
07 - 3 tablespoons of furikake seasoning, divided for layering

→ Toppings & Extras

08 - Finely sliced green onions for a burst of fresh flavor
09 - Kewpie mayo for drizzling over the top
10 - Nori sheets for wrapping and serving
11 - Extra Sriracha if you want more heat

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Have your cream cheese softened and all your ingredients handy to make things easier.
02 - Tear apart the imitation crab into thin shreds, then combine it with softened cream cheese, Sriracha, and Kewpie mayo until smooth and well-mixed.
03 - Gently fold rice vinegar into your hot, fluffy sushi rice. Spread this mixture evenly into the bottom of your baking dish, pressing lightly to form a flat base.
04 - Dust half of the furikake evenly over the rice. Spread your crab mixture on top and then sprinkle the rest of the furikake over it for layers of flavor.
05 - Drizzle Kewpie mayo and Sriracha over the surface in any fun pattern you like. It'll make a tasty topping as it cooks.
06 - Place your dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until it's fully warmed and just golden on top. Sprinkle fresh green onions over the finished dish.
07 - Bring it to the table warm and let everyone use nori sheets to wrap little bites however they like!

# Notes:

01 - Shred imitation crab by rolling it between your hands first.
02 - Vinegar soaks better into warm rice, so don't let it cool.
03 - Pushing the rice down firmly stops it from breaking apart later.