Festive Ham Sushi for Girl's Day

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   I used a cake pan.

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   Line it with ham.

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   Mix flaked salmon, finely scrambled egg and so on into the sushi rice.

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   (Think up your own original combinations!)

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   Put half of the mixed rice in the pan and press down.

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   Add another layer of ham, and cover with mayonnaise.

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   Layer shiso leaves and sliced cheese.

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   Add the rest of the sushi rice.

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   Put on a heavy heatproof container or a weight, and press down on the sushi rice hard.

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    The blogger I got the idea from used dictionaries and phone books as weights.

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    Invert and unmold onto a serving plate.

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    When you cut it, it looks like a cake.

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    Your dinner table will look so sumptuous!

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    I tried decorating it on top withFish Sausage Roses.

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    Doesn't it look fancy?

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    Another version decorated with flower shaped kamaboko.

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    Another photo.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.