ICE-TRAY SUSHI BLOCKS

Ice-Tray Sushi Blocks image

Yield Makes about 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 ounces sashimi-grade salmon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cucumber, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
About 5 grape tomatoes, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon orange juice
2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cooked sushi rice (from a Japanese restaurant)

Steps:

1. Combine all the ingredients except the rice in a bowl.
2. To make the sushi-rice blocks, use an ice-cube tray as a mold (small cups, mini-muffin tins, and tartlet pans will also work). Prepare the mold by sprinkling it lightly with water.
3. Press the rice into the tray squares, then use your finger to push a hole 3/4 of the way into each square.
4. Turn the mold upside down onto waxed paper, and tap until the squares fall out.
5. Fill each hole with about a teaspoon of the salmon mixture and serve.