After experiencing sushirritos
How wrong we were.
Tucked inside pre-made, totally edible dried seaweed wrappers, sushi cupcakes are the latest trend coming out of Japan and the bite-size balls of deliciousness don’t disappoint.
The video above was created by Japanese YouTube channel Mosogourmetordinary homes in Japan
Sushi cupcakes start with temari sushiJapanese embroidered balls called temari
The cupcake iteration is made possible thanks to dried nori cupsfreakishly similarJapanese specialty storesminiature cupcake wrappers
A photo posted by Se Im (@hanarosushicatering)
With a little patience and precision, sushi cupcakes are pretty straightforward to make.
After you’ve prepared your sushi rice
If you’re looking to really wow, the video above also shows how to make soy sauce foam to add on top — it’s a combination of water, gelatin, soy sauce, and a whole lot of hand-mixer action. But a simple garnish like green onion will also do the trick.
If you need us, we’ll be in the kitchen eating these in scores.
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