1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celcius /350 degrees fahrenheit.

2. In a small mixing bowl combine 250g/8.8oz firm diced tofu, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup water, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp ginger. Mix together until all of the tofu is marinated and set aside.

3. Cut all 3 sheets of sushi paper into 4 equal square sized pieces.

4. Using a 12-cup muffin tray, place a square of sushi paper over each cup and scoop approximately 2 heaped tbsp of cooked sushi rice into each cup. Press the rice down firmly into the cup, making a small indent for the other ingredients.

5. Spoon the tofu into the cups, distributing evenly amongst all 12. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

6. Remove from the oven and add the remaining toppings evenly amongst the cups. Start with 100g/3.5oz diced cucumber, ½ diced red onion and ⅓ cup pickled ginger. Then squeeze kewpie mayonnaise over the top, followed by a sprinkle of 4 tbsp of spring onion and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.

*Tips – cook the sushi rice the night before so it has time to completely cool down and have a sticky texture.
You can also mix the teriyaki tofu together in a ziplock bag, rather than a bowl. This method helps to distribute the sauce evenly throughout the tofu, covering more.

V – Vegetarian
Ve – Vegan Option (swap out kewpie for vegan mayonnaise)
DF – Dairy Free
GF – Gluten Free (use a gluten free soy sauce)

Nutritional Information – per sushi cup:
Calories- 150 kcal / 630 kj
Protein – 3g
Carbohydrates – 20g
Fat – 6.5g

Nutrient Boost: Calcium + Magnesium
These sushi cups combine a balance of protein, fats, carbohydrates and micronutrients, making them a suitable snack to keep you going throughout the day! Tofu is a great source of protein but also contains calcium, which plays a role in strengthening your teeth and bones as well as increasing heart health. The sesame seeds sprinkled on top of these cups also provide a hit of calcium, and magnesium. Magnesium is a nutrient which helps build healthy muscles, nerves and bones, and is actually responsible for over 600 reactions in your body! It balances blood sugar levels, which research suggests can reduce the risk of disease. When we consume enough magnesium our bodies are stronger, less fatigued and better performing physically and mentally! So eat up to boost your next session!