Ice Cube Tray Sushi

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If you’ve been searching for a beginner-friendly sushi recipe, then this fun, no-roll method is about to become your new obsession ✨.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: easy sushi, homemade sushi, salmon sushi

Servings: pieces

1.25 cups cooked rice
salt to taste
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon honey
½ avocado thinly sliced
1 pound sushi grade salmon tuna, or both. I used a mix of both that I sliced thinly into 16 pieces.
16 teaspoons spicy mayo 1/2-1 teaspoon in each rectangle
½ sheet nori cut into 16 small rectangles

In a bowl, mix the rice wine vinegar and honey. Then, toss it with cooked rice and set aside.
Add a long piece of plastic wrap over a standard ice cube tray.
In each insert, press down the saran wrap as you add a small piece of sushi-grade tuna or salmon.
Note: for food safety, always purchase seafood labeled safe for raw consumption from a trusted fishmonger and follow proper refrigeration guidelines.
Follow by adding a thin slice of avocado.
Add a teaspoon of spicy mayo or kewpie into each cube.
Next, press down the rice mixture, packing it tightly into each cube.
Top with 16 small nori rectangles, one on each section.
Invert the tray, removing the plastic on top. Enjoy with soy sauce and your favorite garnishes.

Spicy Sushi: If you like a bit of heat and texture throughout, try mixing a small spoonful of chili crisp or crispy garlic directly into the rice before pressing it into the tray.
Fish Varieties: Use sushi-grade salmon, tuna, or a combo of both. Because the cubes are small, slicing the fish extra thin makes layering easier and gives you a better bite every time.
Fruit Swap: Swapping the cucumber for very thin slices of mango gives these cubes a sweet-savory contrast that pairs especially well with salmon.
Toasty Rice: For a nuttier base flavor, stirring a few drops of toasted sesame oil into the rice adds depth without overpowering the other layers.
Cream Cheese Roll: Add a thin layer of cream cheese between the avocado and cucumber for that classic, creamy sushi vibe.
Seafood Safety: For food safety, always use seafood labeled safe for raw consumption and follow proper refrigeration guidelines.