Easy Sushi Rolls Recipe
This recipe guides you through making easy homemade sushi rolls with fresh ingredients including sushi rice, nori sheets, cucumber, avocado, and smoked salmon or sushi-grade raw fish. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of spicy mayo, these sushi rolls are perfect for a fun and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 5 sushi rolls (about 40 pieces) 1x
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Sushi Base
- 1 batch sushi rice, cooled to room temperature
- 5 sheets nori
Fillings
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into thin strips
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced into thin strips
- 10 ounces smoked salmon or sushi-grade raw fish, sliced into thin strips
Toppings and Condiments
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Spicy mayo (see recipe below or homemade)
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Pickled ginger, for serving
- Wasabi paste, for serving
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: Prepare your sushi rice by cooking it and allowing it to cool to room temperature at least 1-2 hours before assembling the rolls. Slice the cucumber, avocados, and fish into thin strips.
- Lay nori on mat and spread rice: Place one sheet of nori on a sushi mat smooth-side down with the longer side nearest to you. Keep a bowl of water close by. Dip fingers in water to prevent sticking, then spread about 1 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori leaving 1 inch border at the top.
- Add fillings: Arrange cucumber, avocado, and fish strips in horizontal lines over the rice. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
- Roll the sushi: Lift the sushi mat’s bottom edge and fold it over the fillings, leaving the top 1 inch of nori exposed. Squeeze the roll tight but not overly tight. Wet the exposed nori edge with water and finish rolling to enclose the fillings fully. Press firmly to pack the roll. Transfer to a cutting board.
- Cut the rolls: Using a very sharp knife, cut each roll into approximately 8 equal pieces.
- Garnish and serve: Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle with more toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi paste on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure sushi rice is cooled to room temperature before assembling to prevent soggy rolls.
- Use a very sharp knife dipped in water between cuts to make clean slices without squishing the roll.
- Feel free to vary fillings based on preference or availability, such as crab meat, shrimp, or vegetables.
- Spicy mayo can be easily made by mixing mayonnaise with sriracha sauce to taste.
- Keep your hands wet while handling sushi rice to prevent sticking.
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