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    Home » Party Apps and Snacks

    Sushi on a Cracker with Tamari Ginger Dip

    Jun 6, 2011 · Modified: Oct 18, 2020 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 8 Comments

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    Sushi on a Cracker with Tamari Ginger Dip - Andrea Meyers

    Being the sole lover of sushi in my family is a bit lonely at times. Michael isn’t into it and when I’ve brought home little boxes of vegetarian California rolls and shared them with the boys, they are more likely to leave it than take it. So I pass by the sushi restaurants and just occasionally pick up a box of sushi at Wegman’s when my cravings come on, or I cheat and make some faux sushi like these little crackers at home, though once I take a bite it doesn’t feel like cheating at all. I whip up a cream cheese and sour cream dip with tamari soy sauce and grated ginger, then layer it on whole grain crackers with thin sliced avocado, English cucumbers, and smoked salmon, then top it off with fresh chives from the garden.

    You can serve with almost any type of cracker, including gluten free crackers. The recipe is party sized, but I keep the dip in the refrigerator and indulge my cravings with just a cracker or two or even as a vegetable dip. It’s good either way.

    Sushi on a Cracker with Tamari Ginger Dip - Andrea Meyers
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    SUSHI ON A CRACKER WITH TAMARI GINGER DIP

    Prep Time30 mins
    Refrigeration Time2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 30 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Japanese
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: avocado, cream cheese, dip, gluten free, salmon, sour cream, soy sauce
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 136kcal

    Equipment

    • medium bowl
    • hand mixer
    • medium storage container with lid

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces sour cream
    • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
    • 3 teaspoons gluten-free tamari soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
    • 2 green onions (thinly sliced (green part only))
    • 24 gluten-free or whole grain crackers
    • 24 1-inch long avocado slices
    • 24 thin slices English cucumber
    • 24 1-inch squares smoked salmon
    • 48 2-inch chive pieces
    US Customary - Metric

    Preparation

    • In a medium mixing bowl, mix the sour cream and cream cheese until blended. Add the tamari, ginger, and green onion and stir until thoroughly combined.
    • Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate until the flavors have married and the dip is completely chilled, at least 2 hours.
    • On each cracker, place an avocado slice, 1 teaspoon of tamari dip, a slice of cucumber, and a square of salmon. Top with 2 chive pieces, laying crosswise.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Susie Bee on Maui says

      June 06, 2011 at 1:01 pm

      Oh, I'm so sorry you are the lone sushi lover at your house. Clever idea!

      Reply
    2. Kalynskitchen says

      June 06, 2011 at 5:36 pm

      I love this idea! I have a lot of sushi-averse people in my family and I just don't get it!

      Reply
    3. Lizzie says

      June 06, 2011 at 6:56 pm

      Just a little question: you call for 8 oz. of sour cream (softened) and 4 oz. of cream cheese. I'm confused! I'm not trying to be cranky here, just need to know what I'll need to use to make this as GORGEOUS as your photo shows -- with the right consistency. Thanks for a wonderful idea.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 06, 2011 at 8:09 pm

        Thanks for catching my typo, Lizzie. It's supposed to be the cream cheese that's softened. I corrected the recipe post and the print version.

        Reply
        • Lizzie says

          June 06, 2011 at 8:30 pm

          Hi:
          Thanks for the clarification, much appreciated. Will be making this for a very special luncheon in a few weeks.

          Reply
    4. kankana says

      June 06, 2011 at 9:05 pm

      You know I like sushi and hubby doesn't! this would be a perfect way to make both of us happy 🙂

      Reply
    5. Raquel @ Erecipe.com says

      June 07, 2011 at 4:20 am

      I also love sushi and this time it's on the cracker that's a great idea.

      Reply
    6. bakerbynature says

      June 07, 2011 at 8:35 pm

      What a great way to get my sushi fix at home; I literally could eat the stuff for every meal.

      Reply

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