Sushi Pizza Recipe – Asian , Japanese Special
Sushi Pizza is a creative fusion dish blending Japanese flavors with pizza-style presentation. It features a crust made from sushi rice that’s vinegared and pressed into a pizza shape, then topped with sushi-grade fish, creamy sauce, avocado, cucumber, and garnishes like sesame seeds and seaweed. With just about 30 minutes from start to finish, this Sushi Pizza Recipe delivers vibrant, fresh flavor and eye-catching appeal—great for appetizers, snacks, or a shareable main course.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time15 min
- Perform Time5 min
- Total Time30 min
For the Sushi Rice Crust:
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
For the Toppings:
- 8 ounces sushi-grade fish (tuna, salmon, or shrimp), diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon wasabi (optional)
- Pickled ginger (for garnish)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Seaweed sheets (for garnish)
How to make Sushi Pizza:
Prepare the Sushi Rice Crust: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine the rice and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for another 10 minutes.
Season the Rice: In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice. Allow the rice to cool slightly.
Form the Crust: Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper. Wet your hands and press the sushi rice into a round, pizza-shaped crust about ½ inch thick. Use your hands to create a slight lip around the edges. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Prepare the Toppings: In a bowl, mix the diced fish with soy sauce and a bit of wasabi, if using. In another bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
Assemble the Sushi Pizza: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the rice crust. Top with the fish mixture, avocado slices, cucumber, and shredded carrot.
Garnish: Drizzle with additional mayonnaise, and sprinkle with sesame seeds, pickled ginger, and chopped green onions. Add torn seaweed sheets as desired.
Serve: Slice the sushi pizza like a traditional pizza and enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
Rice Texture: Use sushi rice or short-grain rice and rinse well; cook with correct water ratio so it holds together when pressed.
Cooling Time: Allow the rice crust to cool and firm up in the fridge before adding toppings to maintain shape.
Fish Options: Use raw sashimi-grade fish, or substitute with lightly seared fish, cooked shrimp, or tofu for different preferences.
Creamy Sauce: Blend cream cheese with mayonnaise or a Japanese-style mayo (like Kewpie) for richness under the toppings.
Garnishes: Use sesame seeds, pickled ginger, green onions, shredded vegetables, and optional seaweed sheets for texture and flavor contrast.
Serving Tip: Slice like a pizza and serve immediately—best eaten fresh before rice crust loses crispness.
