Sushi Poppers

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 cup freshly cooked short-grain rice
• 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
• 1 large ripe mango
• 1/2 cup smoked salmon, chopped small
• 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can of solid albacore tuna in water
• 1/4 lb fresh small shrimp
• 1 small fresh cucumber
• 1 large avocado
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• wasabi paste

Recipe

• 1 in a large shallow dish, spread rice and sprinkle with seasoned rice vinegar and sesame seeds.
• 2 using a wooden spoon, toss gently to combine, (do not stir or rice will clump).
• 3 keep rice covered with a damp cloth if not using immediately.
• 4 using wet fingers, place a rounded teaspoonful of rice in the palm of your hand and roll into a ball.
• 5 make an indentation in the center with your finger.
• 6 place your choice of desired filling in the indentation.
• 7 in small bowls, make up a combination of fillings that you enjoy.
• 8 dip fingers into water and pack rice firmly around filling to make a small ball.
• 9 repeat with remaining rice and your choice of filling.
• 10 sprinkle each popper with toasted sesame seeds and a dot of wasabi paste and place on a platter.
• 11 cover with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to serve.