The Viral Oven-Baked Sushi Dish Everyone’s Making at Home
Sushi Bake is one of the biggest modern comfort food trends — combining the flavours of sushi with the simplicity of a warm oven-baked dish. Layers of seasoned rice, creamy salmon or crab filling and crispy toppings create an easy sharing meal that’s packed with flavour and perfect for entertaining.
Unlike traditional sushi, Sushi Bake is beginner-friendly, requires no rolling and is ideal for casual dinners, meal prep or social gatherings.
With the right bakeware and kitchen tools, it’s a simple way to recreate restaurant-style flavours at home.
Serves
4–6 people
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
For the Rice
- 300g sushi rice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling
- 250g cooked salmon or imitation crab
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Toppings
- Spring onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Seaweed sheets
- Crispy onions (optional)
- Extra sriracha mayo
Method
Step 1 — Cook the Rice
Cook the sushi rice according to packet instructions. Once cooked, stir through the rice vinegar, sugar and salt, then allow to cool slightly.
Step 2 — Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the salmon or crab with mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce and sesame oil until creamy and evenly mixed.
Step 3 — Assemble the Sushi Bake
Spread the rice evenly into a lightly greased oven-safe baking dish.
Layer the creamy seafood mixture over the rice and spread evenly.
Step 4 — Bake
Bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes until heated through and lightly golden on top.
Step 5 — Finish & Serve
Top with spring onions, sesame seeds and crispy onions.
Serve warm with seaweed sheets so everyone can scoop and wrap their own portions.
Chef’s Tip
For extra texture, add cucumber, avocado or spicy mayo after baking.
You can also swap salmon for tuna, chicken or tofu depending on preference.
Kitchen Essentials Used In This Recipe
To recreate this recipe at home, these kitchen essentials from Blackmoor Home are perfect for the job:
