Easy Baked Sushi Roll Recipe

This easy baked sushi roll recipe is a warm, creamy, umami-packed deconstructed sushi roll that's perfect for sharing. Whether you're a sushi lover looking for an easy family dinner, a popular potluck dish, or trying something new for a get-together, this sushi casserole is a delicious and approachable way to enjoy the sushi taste—no mat or rolling skills required.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword baked sushi roll recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 238kcal

Author Cindy Newland with Intentionally Eat

Ingredients

Sushi Rice Layer

2 cups cooked sushi rice
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Creamy "Seafood" Layer

1 14 oz can hearts of palm or jackfruit, shredded
1/4 cup vegan mayo
2 Tbsp nori flakes or 1/2 sheet of crumbled seaweed
1 Tbsp sriracha
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tsp sesame oil

Optional Toppings

1/2 avocado, sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp wontons, crushed
1 Tbsp vegan sriracha mayo
1 tsp sesame seeds
1/2 mango, diced
nori sheets for scooping

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Instructions

Prepare the Rice

Mix cooked sushi rice with vinegar, sugar, and salt. Press evenly into a greased or parchment paper lined 8x8 baking dish.

Make "Seafood" Layer

In a bowl, mix shredded hearts of palm or jackfruit with vegan mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, and nori flakes. Stir well to combine.

Assemble & Bake

Spread the creamy topping "seafood" mixture evenly over the top of the rice layer. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes, until warm and slightly golden on top.

Garnish & Serve

Place thinly sliced green onions, sliced avocado, cucumber, extra drizzle of sriracha mayo, nori flakes, and/or sesame seeds on top of the sushi bake.
Serve warm with nori sheets for scooping or eating like mini sushi tacos.

Notes

The Nutritional Information is only an estimate and does not incorporate the optional ingredients. The accuracy of this recipe may differ depending on the ingredients you use.

Pro Tips

Add umami: Mix in chopped shiitake mushrooms or marinated tofu for added depth.
Make it gluten-free: Use tamari and skip the wontons to keep it gluten-free.
Add more crunch: Top with panko tossed in olive oil before baking.

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