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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey inspired by the Japan Pavilion at Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts. Indulge in the unofficial, yet delightful, Sushi Donut, crafted to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of this cultural celebration.

This dish is based on the Sushi Donut from the Japan Pavilion at Epcot. Find more unofficial, dupe recipes from this festival here at my masterlist.

Ingredients:

For the Sushi Rice Donut:

• 2 cups sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar (for seasoning)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (for seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon salt (for seasoning)

For the Sushi Donut Toppings:

• Fresh salmon, thinly sliced
• Fresh tuna, thinly sliced
• Cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Cucumber, julienned
• Sesame seeds (black and white)

For the Wasabi Aioli:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon wasabi paste

For the Sriracha Aioli:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce

For the Eel Sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

Instructions:

1. Prepare Sushi Rice Donut:

1. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Gently fold the seasoned mixture into the cooked sushi rice.
2. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
3. With damp hands, shape the rice into a donut on a serving plate, leaving a hole in the center.

2. Arrange Toppings:

1. Place slices of fresh salmon, tuna, and cooked shrimp on top of the sushi rice donut.
2. Add julienned cucumber around the rice.
3. Sprinkle a mix of black and white sesame seeds over the toppings.

3. Make Wasabi Aioli:

1. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, soy sauce, and wasabi paste until well combined.

4. Make Sriracha Aioli:

1. In another small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha sauce until well combined.

5. Make Eel Sauce:

1. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
2. Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce. Remove from heat and let it cool.

6. Assemble:

1. Drizzle the wasabi aioli and sriracha aioli over the sushi rice donut.
2. Drizzle the eel sauce over the fish and toppings.

7. Serve:

Serve the Sushi Donut immediately, allowing your guests to appreciate the visually appealing arrangement and savor the vibrant flavors of the different fish, cucumber, and sauces. It’s a creative twist on traditional sushi presentation. Enjoy!