Ingredients
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1 cup freshly cooked short-grain rice
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3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
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1 large ripe mango
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1/2 cup smoked salmon, chopped small
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1 (7 1/2 ounce) can of solid albacore tuna in water
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1/4 lb fresh small shrimp
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1 small fresh cucumber
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1 large avocado
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4 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
- In a large shallow dish, spread rice and sprinkle with seasoned rice vinegar and sesame seeds.
- Using a wooden spoon, toss gently to combine, (DO NOT STIR or rice will clump).
- Keep rice covered with a damp cloth if not using immediately.
- Using wet fingers, place a rounded teaspoonful of rice in the palm of your hand and roll into a ball.
- Make an indentation in the center with your finger.
- Place your choice of desired filling in the indentation.
- In small bowls, make up a combination of fillings that you enjoy.
- Dip fingers into water and pack rice firmly around filling to make a small ball.
- Repeat with remaining rice and your choice of filling.
- Sprinkle each popper with toasted sesame seeds and a dot of wasabi paste and place on a platter.
- Cover with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to serve.