Sushi Poppers

Ingredients

• 1 cup freshly cooked short-grain rice
• 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or black sesame seeds

ASSORTED FILLINGS

• 1 large ripe mango
• 1/2 cup smoked salmon, chopped small
• 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can of solid albacore tuna in water
• 1/4 lb fresh small shrimp
• 1 small fresh cucumber
• wasabi paste

Directions

1. 1

   In a large shallow dish, spread rice and sprinkle with seasoned rice vinegar and sesame seeds.

2. 2

   Using a wooden spoon, toss gently to combine, (DO NOT STIR or rice will clump).

3. 3

   Keep rice covered with a damp cloth if not using immediately.

4. 4

   Using wet fingers, place a rounded teaspoonful of rice in the palm of your hand and roll into a ball.

5. 5

   Make an indentation in the center with your finger.

6. 6

   Place your choice of desired filling in the indentation.

7. 7

   Dip fingers into water and pack rice firmly around filling to make a small ball.

8. 8

   Repeat with remaining rice and your choice of filling.

9. 9

   Sprinkle each popper with toasted sesame seeds and a dot of wasabi paste and place on a platter.

10. 10

    Cover with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to serve.