Description
A fresh and simple sushi roll featuring salmon, avocado, and cucumber, perfect for beginners and home cooks.
Ingredients
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Short-grain sushi rice – 1½ cups (300 g)
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Water – 1¾ cups (420 ml)
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Rice vinegar – 3 tablespoons
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Sugar – 2 tablespoons
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Salt – 1 teaspoon
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Fresh salmon (sushi-grade) – 8 oz (225 g)
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Avocado – 1 large
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Cucumber – 1 medium
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Nori sheets – 4
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Sesame seeds – 2 tablespoons (optional)
Instructions
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Rinse and cook the sushi rice. Season with vinegar, sugar, and salt. Cool to room temperature.
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Slice salmon thinly. Cut avocado and cucumber into strips.
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Spread rice over nori, add fillings, and roll inside-out using a mat.
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Top with salmon, press gently, and slice into pieces.
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Serve immediately with desired accompaniments.
Notes
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Use the freshest salmon available for best flavor
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Keep rice covered with a damp cloth while assembling rolls
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Clean your knife between cuts for neat presentation
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes