

If you love sushi but don't feel like making individual rolls, this easy lazy sushi recipe is such a fun way to get all those flavors with much less work. Smoked salmon, avocado, sushi rice, nori, cream cheese and cucumber are layered in a dish, flipped onto a serving board and cut into squares.
I especially like how pretty the smoked salmon looks once the whole thing is turned over. Finish it with a drizzle of mayo and sriracha and sprinkle with some black sesame seeds, and you have an easy sushi dinner that looks much more impressive than the effort it takes.





Sushi rice: Short-grain sushi rice works best because it becomes sticky enough to hold the bites together. Other types of rice can work too, but the pieces may be a little more delicate when sliced. Let the cooked rice cool before assembling so it doesn't soften the nori or melt the cream cheese.
Rice amount: About 1/3 cup uncooked sushi rice makes approximately 1 cup cooked, which is the amount I used for the dish of this size.
Smoked salmon: Arrange the salmon carefully because this becomes the top of the sushi after you flip the dish.
Avocado: Use a ripe but still firm avocado so the slices keep their shape.
Cream cheese: Spreadable cream cheese is easiest to use here. If using regular block cream cheese, let it soften first.
Cucumber: Use a small, crisp cucumber and slice it thinly. If it seems watery, pat the slices dry with a paper towel before adding them.
Nori: Use kitchen scissors to trim the nori sheets to fit your dish.
For easier slicing: Chilling the sushi before cutting helps the layers stay together. Use a sharp knife and lightly wet the blade between cuts so the rice doesn’t stick.
Serving: Serve with soy sauce on the side, if desired.
Storage: This lazy sushi is best the day it's made. Keep it covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.
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