If you love sushi but hate the hassle of rolling it at home, or you're just looking for a fun, macro-friendly way to level up your meal prep this High-Protein "Dot Cake" Spicy Sushi Mold is an absolute must-try. Inspired by the viral single-serve cake trend, this recipe flips traditional sushi on its head by layering sticky rice, fresh avocado, juicy fish, and a custom creamy sriracha sauce inside a ramekin.
Unmolded onto a bed of crushed nori and toasted sesame seeds, it looks exactly like a gourmet mini cake but packs all the fresh, savory, and spicy flavors of a premium spicy roll.
Prep time, Cook time, Servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked rice)
Yield: 2 single-serve sushi cakes
Ingredients
For the Sushi Layers
1 cup cooked sushi rice (optional: seasoned with a splash of rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar/salt)
1 medium avocado, sliced or mashed
½ lb (225g) sushi-grade salmon or tuna (or cooked crab/shrimp), finely diced, i used tuna
1-2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
2 sheets nori (seaweed), crushed into small flakes
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (black and white mix)
For the High-Protein Spicy Cream Sauce
2 tbsp light cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1-2 tsp sriracha (adjust for your preferred heat level)
½ tsp butter, melted (for a touch of rich smoothness)
½ tsp soy sauce (or tamari)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Whip up the Spicy Cream Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, sriracha, melted butter, and soy sauce. Use a small whisk or spoon to beat the mixture together until it is completely smooth, creamy, and a beautiful pale orange color. Toss your diced fish into this sauce until it's thoroughly coated.
2. Prep Your Unmolding Station
On a flat plate or a piece of parchment paper, scatter your crushed nori flakes and toasted sesame seeds in a flat layer. This will form the "crust" of your dot cake when you flip it over.
3. Layer the Ramekin (From Top to Bottom)
Lightly grease a small ramekin with a tiny drop of sesame oil or water to prevent sticking. Build your layers in this exact order:
The Rice: Press a generous layer of cooked sushi rice firmly into the very bottom of the ramekin (remember, this will become the top of your cake!).
The Avocado: Layer your sliced or mashed avocado directly over the rice.
The Spicy Cream Fish: Scoop your saucy, protein-packed spicy fish mixture directly on top of the avocado, pressing it down gently to seal the layers.
4. The Flip and Reveal 🎉
Carefully invert the ramekin directly onto your prepared bed of crushed nori and sesame seeds.
5. Garnish and Serve
Top your gorgeous sushi dot cake with a generous scatter of freshly chopped green onions and a few extra sesame seeds. Grab some soy sauce or extra sriracha for dipping, and enjoy your macro-friendly sushi creation!