Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Mix together sliced shiitake mushrooms and soy sauce and set aside.

Step 3

Mix cooked rice with rice vinegar, salt and honey.

Step 4

Add both types of oil to a 9 inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Press the rice into the skillet, about ¼ inch think. Cook over medium high heat until the bottom is golden, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove skillet from heat, layer the nori evenly over the rice, top with soaked shiitake mushrooms, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 6

Bake rice, nori and mushrooms for 15 minutes on top shelf until golden.

Step 7

Remove from oven and add slice avocado and grated carrot.

Step 8

Top with cilantro, if desired, and serve with miso ginger dressing.

Step 9

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend (I used my Vitamix) until creamy.