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Pressed Sushi with Smoked Salmon スモークサーモンの押し寿司

Smoked salmon pressed sushi is easy, delicious and quick to make. It does not require rolling mats or rolling skills. It is also called Oshizushi.

Ingredients

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1
Prepare and gather all ingredients that you are going to press.
2
Wet the "Oshibako" pressing mold under running water. *6
3
Place the bottom base on the kitchen bench, and place the outer box on top of the base.
4
Place smoked salmon slices at the bottom of the mold. *7
5
Then layer sliced avocado over the smoked salmon and mayonnaise.
6
Place half of the sushi rice into the mold evenly making sure the corner is filled especially. *8
7
Compress with the top of the mold firmly using some force.
8
Remove the outer box while you keep your thumbs on the pressing lid, slide the outer box up.
9
Remove the pressing lid carefully. *9
10
Place a serving board or a chopping board upside down over the top of the pressed sushi and flip them all together.
11
Remove the bottom base, and cut the sushi about 1.2 inch/3cm apart with a sharp knife. *10
12
Wipe off the sharp knife each time with a wet cloth. *11
13
Garnish with baby shiso leaves and sesame seeds.
14
Eat with wasabi (optional) and soy sauce.