Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Rolls

🕒 Prep: 30 min
🔥 Cook: 30 min
🍽 Serves: 4
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If you're a fan of sushi and looking for a fresh, homemade twist, these Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Rolls are just the thing. Perfect for a light lunch or a fun dinner party appetizer, these rolls are easy to make and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients for Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Rolls

Sushi rice is the backbone of any sushi roll, offering that perfect sticky texture to hold everything together. Rice vinegar, sugar, and salt create the essential seasoning, giving the rice its slightly tangy flavor. Nori sheets are the seaweed wraps that encase the rice and fillings, providing that signature sushi taste. Avocado adds a creamy richness, while cucumber brings a refreshing crunch. Soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi are classic accompaniments that enhance the sushi experience.

Tips & Tricks

  • Wet your knife with water before slicing to prevent sticking.
  • Use a ripe but firm avocado for easy slicing.
  • Don’t overstuff the roll to avoid tearing the nori.

Serving Suggestions

These sushi rolls are perfect served with a side of soy sauce for dipping, pickled ginger to cleanse the palate, and a touch of wasabi for those who like a bit of heat. Pair with a light miso soup or a seaweed salad for a complete meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use regular rice instead of sushi rice?
Sushi rice is ideal due to its sticky texture, but in a pinch, short-grain rice can be a substitute.
How do I store leftover sushi?
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to a day. Note that the texture may change slightly.
Can I add other ingredients to the rolls?
Absolutely! Feel free to include other veggies or cooked proteins like shrimp or crab.

Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Rolls Recipe Walkthrough

Start by rinsing the sushi rice in cold water until it runs clear. This step is crucial for removing extra starch, so your rice isn't too sticky. Once rinsed, combine the rice and water in a rice cooker, following your cooker's instructions for perfect fluffy rice every time.

While the rice is cooking, prepare your seasoning. In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until everything dissolves. This mixture will be added to the cooked rice to give it that classic sushi flavor.

Once the rice is done, transfer it to a large bowl. Gently fold in the vinegar mixture with a spatula to avoid mashing the grains, then let it cool to room temperature.

Set up your sushi station with a bamboo mat on a flat surface. Place a nori sheet, shiny side down. With wet hands, evenly spread a layer of prepared rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top. This helps the roll seal properly.

Arrange avocado slices and cucumber strips in a line along the bottom edge of the rice. With the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a neat roll. Use a little water on the exposed nori edge to seal the roll.

Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 8 equal pieces. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, and you're ready to serve.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and approachable for sushi beginners.
  • Uses simple, fresh ingredients you likely have on hand.
  • Customizable to suit your taste preferences.

Ingredients

Sushi rice - 2 cups
Water - 2 1/4 cups
Rice vinegar - 1/4 cup
Sugar - 2 tbsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Nori sheets - 4
Avocado - 1 (ripe, sliced thin)
Cucumber - 1 (julienned)
Soy sauce - for serving
Pickled ginger - for serving
Wasabi - optional

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Rinse sushi rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Combine rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt over low heat, stirring until dissolved.
4. Once rice is cooked, transfer to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Let cool.
5. Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and top with a sheet of nori, shiny side down.
6. Wet your hands and spread an even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
7. Arrange avocado slices and cucumber strips in a line at the bottom edge of the rice.
8. Using the mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight log.
9. Seal the edge with a little water.
10. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 8 pieces.
11. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
12. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.

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