Pressed Sushi with Smoked Salmon

Step 1

Prepare and gather all ingredients that you are going to press.

Step 2

Wet the "Oshibako" pressing mold under running water. *6

Step 3

Place the bottom base on the kitchen bench, and place the outer box on top of the base.

Step 4

Place smoked salmon slices at the bottom of the mold. *7

Step 5

Then layer sliced avocado over the smoked salmon and mayonnaise.

Step 6

Place half of the sushi rice into the mold evenly making sure the corner is filled especially. *8

Step 7

Compress with the top of the mold firmly using some force.

Step 8

Remove the outer box while you keep your thumbs on the pressing lid, slide the outer box up.

Step 9

Remove the pressing lid carefully. *9

Step 10

Place a serving board or a chopping board upside down over the top of the pressed sushi and flip them all together.

Step 11

Remove the bottom base, and cut the sushi about 1.2 inch/3cm apart with a sharp knife. *10

Step 12

Wipe off the sharp knife each time with a wet cloth. *11

Step 13

Garnish with baby shiso leaves and sesame seeds.

Step 14

Eat with wasabi (optional) and soy sauce.